| 单词 | indomitable |
| 释义 | indomitable (once / 1725 pages) adj Something indomitable can't be beat. People described as having indomitable spirits don't need pep talks or protein shakes; their strength comes from within. The adjective indomitable starts with the Latin prefix in, which means "not." The second part of the word is also from the Latin word domitare, meaning "to tame." So the word literally means "not able to be tamed." Indomitable is often teamed with the words spirit or personality to describe someone with a can-do attitude. WORD FAMILYindomitable: indomitability, indomitably USAGE EXAMPLESHer mood, always indomitable in her apartment, was passive and resigned, and she was not sure exactly where she was. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) One thing must be said for the rodent citizens of New York: their spirit, like that of their human counterparts, is truly indomitable. Time(Dec 19, 2016) Whenever the indomitable Clara speaks truth to power, viewers will likely get goosebumps. Salon(Dec 18, 2016) adj impossible to subdue Syn never-say-die, unsubduable unconquerable not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome |
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