impressive

英 [ɪmˈpresɪv] 美 [ɪmˈpresɪv]

adj.  令人赞叹的; 令人敬佩的

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.3 / BNC.2680 / COCA.3258



牛津词典

adj.

  1. 令人赞叹的;令人敬佩的
    making you feel admiration, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc.
    1. an impressive building with a huge tower
      有高塔的壮观建筑
    2. an impressive performance
      令人难忘的演出
    3. one of the most impressive novels of recent years
      近年来给人印象最深的小说之一
    4. She was very impressive in the interview.
      她在面试中表现得十分出色。

柯林斯词典

  1. ADJ-GRADED 给人深刻印象的;不俗的;了不起的
    Something that is impressive impresses you, for example because it is great in size or degree, or is done with a great deal of skill.
    1. It is an impressive achievement...
      那是一项了不起的成就。
    2. The film's special effects are particularly impressive.
      那部电影的特技效果尤其令人赞叹。

双语例句

  1. All these definitions, while sounding impressive, do not stand up under close scrutiny
    所有这些定义虽然听上去煞有其事,但都经不起推敲。
  2. There was an impressive array of pill bottles stacked on top of the fridge
    冰箱上显眼地摆放着许多药瓶。
  3. Jennifer has an impressive academic and business background.
    珍妮弗有着让人印象深刻的学术和商务背景。
  4. Fay was so impressive on camera that a special part was written in for her
    费伊很上镜,所以特地为她编写了一个角色。
  5. The British pavilion is an impressive steel and glass construction the size of Westminster Abbey.
    这座英式亭阁是令人赞叹的钢和玻璃建筑,大小和威斯敏斯特教堂相当。
  6. He was well-built, but too fleshy to be impressive.
    他肌肉发达,但是太胖了,没给人留下好印象。
  7. The case for nuclear power is impressive
    这个支持核能的案例令人印象深刻。
  8. All the Greenpeace people behaved with impressive forbearance and dignity.
    所有绿色和平组织人士表现出了超乎寻常的克制和大度。
  9. The US economy is still an impressive generator of new jobs
    美国经济依然在创造着数量惊人的新就业机会。
  10. The bridge is not as impressive as some guides would have you believe
    这座大桥并不像有些导游说的那么雄伟。
  11. It is an impressive achievement
    那是一项了不起的成就。
  12. The film's special effects are particularly impressive.
    那部电影的特技效果尤其令人赞叹。
  13. When Wardell was interviewed, he was impressive, and on that basis, he was hired
    沃德尔参加面试的时候给人留下了深刻印象,所以基于这点,他被雇用了。
  14. Ferdinand was jubilant after making an impressive comeback from a month on the injured list.
    费迪南德受伤休养了一个月,重新归队后表现非常出色,他简直高兴极了。
  15. Media coverage of cycling in July was pretty impressive.
    媒体对7月份骑自行车活动的报道令人记忆深刻。
  16. He had given a mightily impressive performance
    他的表演让人印象极为深刻。
  17. She opened with an impressive version of 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For'
    她以一首优美动人的《我仍在寻找》开场。
  18. The trophy is very impressive and rather special because it has a beautiful green patina
    这个奖杯给人印象非常深刻,相当特别,因为它表面有一层漂亮的绿锈。
  19. Even the film's impressive finale can't hide the first hour's paucity of imagination.
    这部电影的结局可圈可点,即使这样也无法掩盖前一个小时想象力贫乏的缺憾。
  20. While some of his peers might quarrel with the title, his credentials remain impressive.
    尽管他的一些同龄人也许并不认同这个称号,他的资历仍然令人钦佩不已。
  21. India while not racking up such an impressive score beat Japan 3-0.
    印度尽管没有大胜,却也以3比0击败了日本。
  22. The solid feel of the car's shell is impressive.
    这辆汽车的外壳给人的感觉异常坚固。
  23. Sara Lewis 'impressive recipes are guaranteed to make the party go with a swing.
    萨拉·刘易斯令人赞不绝口的食谱一定能使聚会的气氛热烈非凡。
  24. When the bird lifts off into flight, its wings unfold to an impressive six-foot span.
    这种鸟起飞时,翼展可达6英尺,很惊人。
  25. This is an impressive book.
    这是一本感人的书。
  26. Xiaoming looks quite impressive with his red scarf on.
    小明戴上红领巾多神气。
  27. The man had an impressive bearing and a commanding presence.
    此人相貌堂堂,威风凛凛。
  28. While Celia disliked the statement's emphasis and some allusions, she conceded mentally that Stavely sounded professional and impressive.
    西莉亚尽管不喜欢声明强调的重点和一些暗示,但内心里还是承认斯塔弗利的话听起来很内行,也很能打动人心。
  29. He has an impressive bearing.
    他是个很有气派的人。
  30. This building is really impressive.
    这栋楼盖得真漂亮。

同义词辨析

  memorable impressive unforgettable【导航词义:难忘的】

  memorable adj. 难忘的,值得纪念的

〔辨析〕指经历等很愉快或不同寻常而值得记住的,含主动去记住之意。

〔例证〕
It was a memorable experience for him.
这是让他难忘的一次经历。
Her husband wants to make their honeymoon a memorable trip for her.
她丈夫想让蜜月之旅成为她永远难忘的旅行。

  impressive adj. 给人深刻印象的

〔辨析〕指事物或人因某种优点、特性等令人赞叹的。

〔例证〕
Her dancing made an impressive performance.
她的舞蹈是一次令人难忘的表演。
This is one of his most impressive works of recent years.
这是他近年来给人印象最深的作品之一。
Contestant No. 12 was very impressive in the debate.
12号选手在辩论中表现十分出色。

  unforgettable adj. 难以忘怀的

〔辨析〕尤指经历、景象等特别美好而无法忘记的,含想忘也忘不了之意。

〔例证〕
A visit to Rome will be unforgettable.
到罗马一游将会令人永远难忘。
My first love was unforgettable.
我的初恋难以忘怀。

英英释义

adj

  1. producing a strong effect
    1. gave an impressive performance as Othello
    2. a telling gesture

    Synonym:    telling

  2. making a strong or vivid impression
    1. an impressive ceremony