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单词 impulsive
释义 impulsive
 —impulsively,  adv.   —impulsiveness, impulsivity,  n.  
 /im pul"siv/,  adj.  
  1. actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
  2. having the power or effect of impelling; characterized by impulsion: impulsive forces.
  3. inciting to action: the impulsive effects of a revolutionary idea.
  4.  Mech.   (of forces) acting momentarily; not continuous.
 [1375-1425 for an earlier sense; 1545-55 for current senses; late ME impulsif < ML impulsivus. See IMPULSE, -IVE]
 Syn. 1. rash, quick, hasty. See impetuous.
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