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单词 unretractable
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Definition of unretractable in English:

unretractable

adjective (ˌ)ʌnrɪˈtraktəbl
  • That cannot be revoked, rescinded, gone back on, undone, or unsaid; irrevocable.

adjective (ˌ)ʌnrɪˈtraktəbl
  • That cannot be drawn back, in, up, etc.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in George Carleton (?1558–1628), bishop of Chichester. From un- + retract + -able
late 19th century; earliest use found in Samuel David Gross (1805–1884). From un- + retractable.

 
 

Definition of unretractable in US English:

unretractable

adjective(ˌ)ʌnrɪˈtraktəbl
  • That cannot be revoked, rescinded, gone back on, undone, or unsaid; irrevocable.

adjective(ˌ)ʌnrɪˈtraktəbl
  • That cannot be drawn back, in, up, etc.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in George Carleton (?1558–1628), bishop of Chichester. From un- + retract + -able<br>late 19th century; earliest use found in Samuel David Gross (1805–1884). From un- + retractable.

 
 
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