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unintelligibly

UK/,ʌnɪn'tɛlədʒəbli/US/ˌʌnɪn'telɪdʒəblɪ/
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Definitions

adv.

In a way that is impossible to understand

难以理解地;含混不清地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
intelligiblybetween, among
=unintelligibly

un- (not) + intelligibly. In a way that cannot be read or understood (intelligible = inter- 'between' + leg 'read/discern').

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He muttered unintelligibly and turned away.

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