imperishable

IPA/ɪmˈperɪʃəbl/
IPA/ɪmˈperɪʃəbl/

imperishable — adjective

  • imperishablepositive
  • more imperishablecomparative
  • most imperishablesuperlative

1. continuing without fading, spoiling, or being destroyed as time passes

1.形容詞C1
釋義

continuing without fading, spoiling, or being destroyed as time passes

例句

Even after the shop closed, Mei's kindness left an imperishable memory in town.

collocation: imperishable memory

The museum keeps the letters in dry cases so the paper remains imperishable.

pattern: remain + imperishable

同義詞
  • everlasting

    close in meaning, especially for feelings, beauty, or religious ideas that never end

  • enduring

    emphasizes continuing for a long time, often through difficulty or change

  • durable

    usually describes physical strength and resistance to damage rather than symbolic permanence

  • immortal

    stronger and more dramatic; often used for fame, gods, or people who do not die

反義詞
  • perishable

    able to spoil, decay, or be destroyed with time

  • temporary

    lasting only for a limited period

  • short-lived

    ending quickly instead of lasting

  • fading

    gradually losing strength, colour, or importance

文法句型

imperishable + noun

remain + imperishable

seem/look + imperishable

用法筆記

Often describes memories, beauty, fame, or works of art that people feel will never lose value. When used about physical objects, it usually suggests they will not rot, spoil, or decay over time.

常見錯誤

❌Fresh bread is imperishable, so leave it on the table for weeks.
✅Dried beans are almost imperishable, so they can be stored for months.
💡'imperishable' describes something that does not spoil or decay easily; fresh food usually is not imperishable.
❌It was an imperishable weekend at the beach.
✅It was an unforgettable weekend at the beach.
💡'imperishable' describes something lasting or not decaying, not simply an enjoyable event.