indispensable
Meaning: Absolutely necessary and impossible to do without; essential to the functioning of a system, organisation, or process.
Indispensable is a strong term that goes beyond merely 'useful' or 'important' — it implies that removal would cause failure or serious deterioration. It is commonly used in professional assessments, references, and organisational contexts. Common collocations include 'indispensable tool,' 'indispensable member,' and 'proved indispensable.' The saying 'nobody is indispensable' is a well-known counter to the term's force.
Examples
- The NHS has proved indispensable to the fabric of British society since its founding in 1948. 自1948年成立以来,英国国民医疗服务体系已被证明是英国社会构成中不可或缺的一部分。El Servicio Nacional de Salud ha demostrado ser indispensable para el tejido de la sociedad británica desde su fundación en 1948.NHSは1948年の設立以来、英国社会の基盤として不可欠であることを証明してきた。NHS는 1948년 설립 이래 영국 사회의 근간으로서 없어서는 안 될 존재임을 입증해 왔다.
- Her knowledge of regulatory compliance made her an indispensable member of the legal team. 她在法规合规方面的知识使她成为法律团队中不可或缺的成员。Su conocimiento del cumplimiento normativo la convirtió en un miembro indispensable del equipo jurídico.規制遵守に関する彼女の知識は、法務チームにとって彼女を不可欠なメンバーにした。규제 준수에 관한 그녀의 지식은 법무팀에서 그녀를 없어서는 안 될 구성원으로 만들었다.
- Access to clean water is indispensable for any sustainable development programme. 获得清洁水源对任何可持续发展项目都是不可或缺的。El acceso al agua potable es indispensable para cualquier programa de desarrollo sostenible.清潔な水へのアクセスは、いかなる持続可能な開発プログラムにとっても不可欠である。깨끗한 물에 대한 접근은 어떤 지속가능한 개발 프로그램에도 필수불가결하다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, academic, journalism
Tone: positive
Origin & History
From Medieval Latin indispensābilis, from in- (not) and dispensābilis (that may be dispensed with). Entered English in the mid-16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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