
palpable
词源
源自拉丁语 'palpabilis'(可触摸的),由 'palpare'(触摸)和形容词后缀 '-bilis' 组成,14世纪后期通过古法语进入英语。
adjective
❶ 指某种感觉或氛围非常明显,几乎可以用手触摸到,常用来形容紧张、恐惧或兴奋等强烈情绪。
“The tension in the room was palpable as they waited for the results.”
(等待结果时,房间里的紧张气氛几乎可以触摸到。)
“Her excitement was palpable when she received the acceptance letter.”
(她收到录取通知书时,兴奋之情溢于言表。)
❶ 指物体或物质能够被触摸或感知到,通常用于医学或物理描述。
“The doctor noted a palpable lump during the examination.”
(医生在检查时发现了一个可触摸到的肿块。)
“The texture of the fabric was palpable even through gloves.”
(即使戴着手套也能明显感受到这种织物的质地。)
常见短语
palpable tension — 形容紧张氛围明显到几乎可以用身体感受到,常用于描述群体情绪或人际关系。
“There was palpable tension between the two leaders during the debate.”
(辩论期间两位领导人之间的紧张氛围显而易见。)
palpable relief — 指压力解除后人们明显放松的状态,通常伴随可见的肢体语言变化。
“A palpable relief swept through the team when the project was finally approved.”
(项目最终获批时,团队里弥漫着明显的如释重负感。)