indomitable
indomitable — 形容詞
- indomitablepositive
- more indomitablecomparative
- most indomitablesuperlative
1. showing such a powerful inner strength of will or courage that nothing — defeat,
不屈不撓
意志堅強到無法被擊敗或屈服
showing such a powerful inner strength of will or courage that nothing — defeat, hardship, fear, or pressure — can wear the person down or make them give up.
Even after losing her home in the flood, Beatriz showed an indomitable will to rebuild.
即使在洪水中失去了家園，Beatriz 仍展現出不屈不撓的重建意志。
indomitable + abstract noun (will / spirit / courage)
The villagers admired Liang's indomitable spirit during the long mountain rescue.
村民們很佩服 Liang 在漫長山難救援中展現的不屈不撓精神。
attributive: indomitable spirit
Nkechi proved indomitable on the court, winning three matches after a torn ligament.
Nkechi 在球場上展現不屈不撓的意志，韌帶撕裂後仍連贏三場比賽。
predicative: prove / remain indomitable
Her grandmother's indomitable courage carried the family through years of hardship.
祖母不屈不撓的勇氣，帶領全家走過多年的艱苦歲月。
collocation: indomitable courage
Climbers describe Erik as quiet but indomitable, refusing to turn back near the summit.
登山夥伴形容 Erik 安靜但不屈不撓，接近山頂時也不肯回頭。
predicative + reason clause showing the trait
- indomitable spirit
- indomitable will
- indomitable courage
- indomitable determination
- prove indomitable
- remain indomitable
- unconquerable
stronger and more literary; suggests no force can overcome the person
- unyielding
focuses on refusal to give in under pressure, not necessarily bravery
- dauntless
emphasises fearlessness rather than endurance
- resolute
weaker; firm in purpose but does not imply heroic resistance
- weak-willed
easily persuaded or worn down
- faint-hearted
lacking courage rather than lacking endurance
文法句型
indomitable + noun (spirit, courage, will)
be + indomitable
用法筆記
Almost always describes an inner quality (spirit, will, courage, determination) or a person known for that quality. Reserved for high praise — pick weaker words like 'determined' or 'tough' for everyday tenacity.
常見錯誤
同根字
- indomitability名詞C2
- indomitably副詞C2