indomitable
/ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈdɑːmɪtəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈdä-mə-tə-bəl/ (ame, mw)
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。
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。
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。
- 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.