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Interminably Meaning in English

word · lemma: interminable

ˈɪntɝmɪˌnæbɫi/, /ˌɪnˈtɝmɪnəbɫi
in-TUR-muh-nab-lee
ɪntˈɜːmɪnəbli
in-TUR-muh-nuh-blee

释义

In a way that seems to go on forever; without an end in sight.

用法与细微差别

Formal and literary; often expresses frustration or boredom ("interminably long speech"). Sometimes intensifies the sense of time dragging on. Not used in casual conversation.

例句

The meeting went on interminably.

basic

He talked interminably about his new car.

basic

The movie seemed to drag on interminably.

basic

She waited interminably at the airport for her delayed flight.

natural

The line moved interminably, and everyone was growing impatient.

natural

"This story goes on interminably," she sighed with a smile.

natural