| 单词 | impatient |
| 释义 | impatient impatient /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ adjective B2 easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait: » He's a good teacher, but inclined to be a bit impatient with slow learners.» You'd be hopeless looking after children - you're far too impatient!Thesaurus+: ↑Bad-temperedB2 wanting something to happen as soon as possible: » He's got a lot of exciting ideas and he's impatient to get started.» People are increasingly impatient for change in this country.Thesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulnessimpatiently /-li/ adverb► B2» "Yes, you said that before," she said impatiently.» We were waiting impatiently for the show to begin (= wanting it to start).Thesaurus+: ↑Bad-temperedWord Builder:–Nouns: patience, impatience, patient–Adjectives: patient, impatient–Adverbs: patiently, impatiently • • • Extra Examples:» Ron's trouble is that he's too impatient.» He's very impatient and always interrupts me mid-sentence.» He was trying to explain but she became impatient and sent him away .» She used to be very impatient, but she's mellowed over time.» She can be a bit impatient with the slow learners. |
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