indelible

/ɪnˈdeləbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈdeləbl/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈde-lə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

indelible — 形容詞

  • indeliblepositive
  • more indeliblecomparative
  • most indeliblesuperlative

1. describes a physical mark or substance that stays on a surface permanently, resi

1.形容詞B2
釋義

無法去除

無法洗掉或擦掉的（記號）

describes a physical mark or substance that stays on a surface permanently, resisting any attempt to clean or rub it off.

例句

Asher used an indelible marker to label his camping gear before the trip.

Asher 在出發前用了一支無法去除的記號筆幫露營裝備貼標籤。

attributive: indelible + marker

The red wine left an indelible stain on the white tablecloth.

紅酒在白色桌布上留下了無法去除的污漬。

同義詞
  • permanent

    broader in meaning; can refer to any lasting state, not limited to physical marks

  • ineradicable

    more formal; suggests something deeply rooted and extremely hard to remove

反義詞
  • erasable

    easy to rub off or delete from a surface

  • washable

    can be cleaned away with water or detergent

文法句型

indelible + noun

be + indelible

leave + an + indelible + mark/stain

用法筆記

Frequently used before a noun (attributive), but also works after linking verbs like 'be' or 'remain' in predicative position.

常見錯誤

❌The marker is non-washable.
✅The marker uses indelible ink.
💡'indelible' is the standard adjective for permanent ink that cannot be removed.

2. describes a memory, impression, or effect that is so strong it stays in your min

2.形容詞B2
釋義

難以忘懷

印象或記憶深刻而無法忘記的

describes a memory, impression, or effect that is so strong it stays in your mind permanently and cannot be forgotten.

例句

The trip to the Great Wall left an indelible impression on young Vivek.

長城之旅在小 Vivek 心中留下了難以忘懷的印象。

collocation: leave an indelible impression

The sunrise from the mountain peak gave Sofia and her family an indelible memory.

山頂的日出給了 Sofia 和她的家人一段難以忘懷的回憶。

同義詞
  • unforgettable

    more frequent in everyday speech; focuses on the act of remembering

  • permanent

    broader; refers to any lasting change, not only memories

  • lasting

    less intense; simply continues for a long time

  • enduring

    suggests something remains despite challenges over time

反義詞

文法句型

indelible + impression/memory/mark

leave + an + indelible + impression/memory

make + an + indelible + impression

用法筆記

Commonly combines with 'impression', 'memory', 'mark', or 'effect'. The person affected is typically introduced as the object of 'on' (e.g. 'left an indelible impression on her').

常見錯誤

❌The story is indelible to me.
✅The story left an indelible impression on me.
💡'indelible' describes the impression or memory itself, not the person who experiences it.