unquenchable

英 [ʌn'kwen(t)ʃəb(ə)l] 美 [ʌn'kwɛntʃəbl]
  • adj. 止不住的;不能遏制的;不能熄灭的

英文词源


unquenchable (adj.)
late 14c., of fire; 1560s, of thirst, from un- (1) "not" + quench (v.) + -able. Related: Unquenchably.

双语例句


1. He had an unquenchable thirst for life.
他有着极其强烈的求生欲。

来自《权威词典》

2. An unquenchable exuberance lived in him.
他身上自有一种抑制不住的活力.

来自辞典例句

3. Recovering slowly, with agony, from each of these recurrent blows, his unquenchable exuberance had lived.
他怀着极大的痛苦从这接二连三的打击中慢慢恢复过来, 而且他那抑制不住的活力竟也得以保持下来.

来自辞典例句

4. Is not dread of thirst when your well is full , thirst unquenchable?
对需求的恐惧, 不就是需求本身 吗 ?

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5. He has an unquenchable enthusiasm for hunting and especially for hawking.
他对于打猎有着不灭的热情,特别是携鹰打猎.

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