insipid adj. 平淡的(lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate);难吃的
(类)insipid·invention=prosaic·imagination平淡的·创造=平淡的·想象力(缺乏关系)
(反)insipid
◆ piquant难吃的
◆ 开胃的
(记)in+sip(吸吮)+id 没法吸(吃)的平淡,难吃的
(同)vapid, flat, jejune, banal, inane ,arid, tedious, uninteresting
(例)an insipid romance with platitudes on every page
insolent adj. 粗野的,无礼的(exhibiting boldness or effrontery)
(反)insolent
◆ polite/courteous无礼的
◆ 有礼貌的
insolent
◆ respectful粗野的
◆ 恭敬的,有礼貌的
(例)an insolent child with no respect or regard for anyone
insouciant adj. 无忧无虑的(lighthearted unconcern)
(类)tenacious·yield=insouciant·worry不屈不挠的·屈服=无忧无虑的·担忧
(同)carefree, lighthearted, lightsome
(记)in+souci(= solicit恳求)+ant万事不求人无忧无虑的
inspireda.吸入的;得到灵感的,有灵感的;被人授意的,被鼓动的
(例)inspired poem有感而作的诗;inspired views体现别人意志的意见