mid-14c., "unconquerable," from Latin insuperabilis "that cannot be passed over, unconquerable," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + superabilis "that may be overcome," from superare "to overcome," from superus "one that is above," from super "over" (see super-). Figurative use from 1650s. Related: Insuperably.
实用例句
1. The difficulties that confront us seem insuperable.
我们面临的困难似乎是不可克服的.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. It'should not, however, pose an insuperable barrier to environmental standing.
然而, 在环境起诉权这个问题上不应该设置不可逾越的障碍.
来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法
3. They constituted a near - insuperable obstacle to the besieging infantry.
它们就会形成围城步兵几乎不可逾越的障碍.
来自辞典例句
4. Irresistible force: mean objective conditions that are unpredictable, unavoidable or insuperable.
16不可抗力: 指不能预见 、 不能避免并不能克服的客观情况.
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5. Third, they are confronted with insuperable contradictions at home and abroad.