c. 1400, "lacking the power to feel with the senses," from Latin insensibilis "that cannot be felt," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + sensibilis (see sensible). Also sometimes in Middle English "incapable of being felt or perceived by the senses" (early 15c.). Meaning "unconscious" is attested from early 15c. See insensate.
雙語例句
1. They were not insensible of the risks.
他們對這些危險并非沒有意識。
來自《權威詞典》
2. She shouldn't restrain her anger at this insensible attitude of theirs.
對他們這種無動于衷的態(tài)度,她抑制不住心頭的怒火.
來自《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
3. We are not insensible of your kindness.
我們并非不知你的好意.
來自《現(xiàn)代英漢綜合大詞典》
4. The room grew cold by insensible degrees.
這房間不知不覺地慢慢地變冷了.
來自《現(xiàn)代英漢綜合大詞典》
5. When your hands are frozen, they become insensible.