impervious
意味: Not allowing passage through; unable to be affected or influenced by something. Literally, not permitting water or other substances to pass through.
Impervious operates in both physical and figurative senses. Physically, an impervious surface does not allow water to penetrate. Figuratively — and more commonly — it describes a person who is unaffected by criticism, persuasion, or emotional appeal. Common collocations include 'impervious to criticism,' 'impervious to charm,' 'impervious to water,' and 'seemingly impervious.'
例文
- She appeared entirely impervious to the hostile reception, delivering her speech with unshakeable composure. 她似乎完全不受敌意接待的影响,以不可动摇的沉着完成了演讲。Parecía totalmente impervious a la recepción hostil, pronunciando su discurso con una compostura inquebrantable.彼女は敵意に満ちた反応にまったく動じる様子もなく、揺るぎない冷静さでスピーチを行った。그녀는 적대적인 반응에 전혀 동요하지 않는 듯 흔들림 없는 침착함으로 연설을 이어갔다.
- The new coating renders the fabric impervious to water while still allowing it to breathe. 新涂层使织物防水的同时仍保持透气性。El nuevo recubrimiento hace que el tejido sea impervious al agua sin perder la transpirabilidad.新しいコーティングにより、その生地は通気性を保ちながら水を通さなくなった。새로운 코팅 처리로 그 직물은 통기성을 유지하면서도 물을 차단하게 되었다.
- He remained impervious to reason, insisting on his version of events despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. 他对道理充耳不闻,尽管压倒性的证据与之矛盾,仍坚持自己的说法。Se mantuvo impervious a la razón, insistiendo en su versión de los hechos pese a las pruebas abrumadoras en contra.彼は道理に対してまったく耳を貸さず、圧倒的な反証があるにもかかわらず自分の主張を曲げなかった。그는 이성적 설득에 전혀 귀를 기울이지 않고, 압도적인 반증에도 불구하고 자신의 주장을 굽히지 않았다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: journalism, academic, general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin 'impervius,' from 'in-' (not) and 'pervius' (passable), from 'per-' (through) and 'via' (way, road). Entered English in the 17th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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