irreparably

IPA/ɪˈrepərəbli/
KK[ˌɪrˈɛpɚəbli]IPA/ɪˈrepərəbli/

irreparably — adverb

1. so severely that the resulting harm or damage can never be fixed or undone

1.副詞B2
釋義

so severely that the resulting harm or damage can never be fixed or undone

例句

The flood water irreparably damaged several ancient paintings stored in the museum basement.

collocation: irreparably damaged

Erik knew his close friendship with Sam was irreparably harmed by the argument over money.

collocation: irreparably harmed

同義詞
  • irreversibly

    focuses on a process or change that cannot be turned back, often used for chemical or physical changes

  • irrevocably

    describes a decision or action that cannot be cancelled or undone; more about commitments than damage

  • irredeemably

    carries a moral or qualitative judgment of being beyond salvation; more subjective than irreparably

反義詞
  • reparably

    rare; describes damage that can be fixed

用法筆記

Frequently used with verbs that describe destruction or deterioration (damage, harm, destroy, break, pollute, ruin). This adverb is more common in formal written English than in everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌The glass was irreparably broken when it fell off the table.
✅The glass was irreparably broken when the moving truck overturned.
💡Use irreparably only for things that are truly impossible to fix, not for everyday accidents. A dropped glass can be swept up; use shatter/broke instead.