impetuous
英 [ɪm'petjʊəs]
美 [ɪm'pɛtʃʊəs]
助记提示
1. This was a compound verb formed from the prefix in- 'against' and petere 'go towards, seek, attack'.
2. The etymological idea underlying both words is thus of 'rushing towards something with great violence or aggression'.
3. in- "into, in, on, upon" + petere "aim for, rush at".
双语例句
- 1. He was young and impetuous.
- 他年轻，易于冲动。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. an impetuous young woman
- 莽撞的年轻女子
来自《权威词典》
- 3. She revealed her feelings in impetuous displays of spending.
- 她冲动地任意挥霍显露了她的感情.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. The headstrong impetuous man rushed into things without forethought.
- 这个顽固的莽汉,不预先考虑,仓促行事.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 5. He is an impetuous fellow.
- 他是个急性子.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
