unbearable
UK/.ʌn'bєәrәbl/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Too unpleasant or painful to endure
无法忍受的，难以承受的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
bearroot
+
-ableable, capable, fit
=unbearable
un- (not) + bear (endure) + -able (able to be) = not able to be borne. Bear here means 'endure, carry,' so unbearable is what you cannot carry any longer.
Common Collocations
- 1.unbearable pain难以忍受的痛苦
- 2.unbearable heat酷热难耐
- 3.almost unbearable几乎无法承受
- 4.unbearable pressure难以承受的压力
Example Sentences
- 1.
The pain became unbearable, so she called a doctor.
- 2.
The heat in the city was almost unbearable.