1794, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + describable (see describe). Related: Indescribably; indescribability. In same sense, Old English had unasecgendlic.
雙語例句
1. The stench from the sewer is indescribable.
下水道發(fā)出一股說不出的惡臭。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The pain was indescribable.
疼痛得無法形容。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
3. The relief was indescribable. It was freedom after years of slavery. A great weight lifted from me.
如釋重負(fù)的感覺是難以言喻的。這是受多年奴役之后的自由。我卸下了一個重?fù)?dān)。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Xiangzi sat still, his heart suddenly filled with indescribable warmth.
祥子沒動, 心中忽然感覺到一點說不出來的親熱.
來自漢英文學(xué) - 駱駝祥子
5. He felt an indescribable sensation somewhat akin to dread.