1794, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + describable (see describe). Related: Indescribably; indescribability. In same sense, Old English had unasecgendlic.
实用例句
1. The stench from the sewer is indescribable.
下水道发出一股说不出的恶臭。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The pain was indescribable.
疼痛得无法形容。
来自《权威词典》
3. The relief was indescribable. It was freedom after years of slavery. A great weight lifted from me.
如释重负的感觉是难以言喻的。这是受多年奴役之后的自由。我卸下了一个重担。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Xiangzi sat still, his heart suddenly filled with indescribable warmth.
祥子没动, 心中忽然感觉到一点说不出来的亲热.
来自汉英文学 - 骆驼祥子
5. He felt an indescribable sensation somewhat akin to dread.
