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incessant

UK //ɪnˈses.ənt//US //ɪnˈses.ənt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'incessantem'(不停歇的),由 in-(不)+ cessare(停止)构成,15世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指持续不断、没有停歇的,多用于形容令人厌烦或难以忍受的连续状态或行为。

“The incessant noise from the construction site kept me awake all night.”

(建筑工地持续不断的噪音让我整晚无法入睡。)

“She grew tired of his incessant complaints about the weather.”

(她对他没完没了地抱怨天气感到厌烦。)

同义词:continuous, unceasing, relentless, persistent, nonstop

常见短语

incessant rain — 形容持续不断、似乎永远不会停的降雨,常带有负面情绪。

“The incessant rain caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.”

(连绵不断的降雨导致沿海地区发生严重洪灾。)