c. 1500, from French impalpable, from Medieval Latin impalpabilis, from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + palpabilis (see palpable). Figurative use from 1774. Related: Impalpably; impalpability.
双语例句
1. The commonplace is just that light , impalpable, aerial essence.
平凡才是一种要素,轻盈 、 无形、难以捉摸.
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2. The characters become impalpable.
人物真难以捉摸.
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3. The impalpable power of faith.
信仰的玄妙力量.
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4. Impalpable ideas floating through his mind.
难以捉摸的念头在头脑中闪现.
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英英释意
1. incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch;
"the intangible constituent of energy"- James Jeans
2. imperceptible to the senses or the mind;
"an impalpable cloud"
"impalpable shadows"
"impalpable distinctions"
"as impalpable as a dream"
3. not perceptible to the touch;
"an impalpable pulse"
实用场景例句
The commonplace is just that light , impalpable, aerial essence.
