Impossible Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

impossible

adjective

快速理解

What does "Impossible" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Impossible"?

「impossible」主要形容某事無法達成、極度困難,或用來描述人難以相處。

  1. 1

    無法實現的

    EN: not able to happen or be done

    翻譯: 指某件事在現實中無法發生或完成。

  2. 2

    極度困難的

    EN: extremely difficult to deal with or understand

    翻譯: 形容情況或任務極具挑戰性,幾乎無法處理或理解。

  3. 3

    難以忍受的(人)

    EN: used to describe a person who is very unreasonable or difficult to please

    翻譯: 指某人非常不講理或難以取悅,讓人難以忍受。

小提醒:注意「impossible」和「improbable」的區別:前者是「不可能」,後者是「不太可能」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Impossible" in English

How to pronounce "Impossible" in English?"Impossible" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Impossible" from YouTube Videos

South Korea would accept Trump-Kim deal to freeze North Korea’s nuclear programme | BBC News

BBC News

But >>. do you think China is enabling North Korean's nuclear weapons program? It's impossible to know, But no, that's not our understanding.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Impossible"?How does "Impossible" change by context?

1. not able to occur, exist, or be done

不可能發生的、存在的或完成的

It's impossible to finish this project in one day.

要在一天內完成這個專案是不可能的。

Finding a parking spot downtown at this hour is nearly impossible.

在這個時間點要在市中心找到停車位幾乎是不可能的。

2. very difficult to deal with or understand

非常難以處理或理解的

He's being impossible today and won't listen to anyone.

他今天非常難搞,誰的話都不聽。

The instructions were so confusing they seemed impossible to follow.

說明書太混亂了,似乎根本無法照著做。

3. not capable of existing or being true

不可能存在或為真的

The idea of a perpetual motion machine is scientifically impossible.

永動機的概念在科學上是不可能的。

Her story contained several impossible contradictions.

她的說法包含了幾個不可能存在的矛盾。

4. used to describe a situation that is extremely unlikely or absurd

用於描述極不可能或荒謬的情況

She was faced with the impossible choice of betraying her friend or losing her job.

她面臨著背叛朋友或失去工作的兩難抉擇。

They asked us to meet an impossible deadline.

他們要求我們在一個根本不可能完成的期限內交差。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Impossible"?How to make natural sentences with "Impossible"?
PatternMeaningExample
impossible + to + V不可能(做某事)It's impossible to finish this in one day. (要在一天內完成這是不可能的。)
impossible + for + sb/sth + to + V對(某人/某物)來說不可能(做某事)It's impossible for me to answer that question. (對我來說,要回答那個問題是不可能的。)
find it impossible + to + V發現不可能(做某事)She found it impossible to concentrate with all the noise. (她發現有這麼多噪音根本不可能專心。)
next to impossible幾乎不可能Getting a ticket now is next to impossible. (現在要買到票幾乎是不可能的。)
virtually / practically impossible實際上不可能It's virtually impossible to predict the outcome. (要預測結果實際上是不可能的。)
make it impossible + to + V使得不可能(做某事)The new rules make it impossible to proceed. (新規定使得繼續進行變得不可能。)
seem / appear impossible看起來不可能The task seemed impossible at first. (這個任務起初看起來不可能完成。)
the impossible不可能的事He achieved the impossible. (他完成了不可能的事。)

用法說明

How is "Impossible" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Impossible"?

impossible doing vs impossible to do

  • impossible to do 是最常見且正確的結構,用於描述某個動作或任務本身是無法完成的。
  • impossible doing 在標準英語中並不正確,應避免使用。
  • 當主詞是形式主詞 it 時,必須使用 impossible to do 的結構。
  • find / make / consider + it + impossible + to do 的句型中,it 是受詞,後面同樣接 to do。 EN: It is impossible to predict the future with certainty. 翻譯: 要確切預測未來是不可能的。

EN:This makes it impossible to ignore the problem any longer.

翻譯:這使得我們再也無法忽視這個問題。

總結建議

一律使用 impossible to + 動詞原形 來表達「不可能做某事」,避免使用 "impossible doing"。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Impossible" and similar words?How to choose "Impossible" vs alternatives?

impossible vs unlikely

「impossible」指完全不可能發生,機率為零;「unlikely」指可能性很低,但並非完全沒有。

impossible vs improbable

「impossible」強調零可能性;「improbable」則指極度不可能,但理論上仍有可能。

impossible vs impractical

「impossible」是無法做到;「impractical」是能做到但不切實際或效率太低。

口語用法

How is "Impossible" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Impossible"?

引述

用於引述他人認為不可能的事,常帶有質疑或反駁的語氣。 EN: He said it was impossible to finish on time, but we did. 翻譯: 他說不可能準時完成,但我們做到了。

EN:"It's impossible," she kept repeating, refusing to even try.

翻譯:「這是不可能的,」她一直重複說道,連試都不願意試。

語氣強調

在口語中,常與其他詞彙結合以加強「絕對不可能」的語氣。 EN: That's just physically impossible for a human to do. 翻譯: 那對人類來說根本是生理上不可能做到的。

EN:It's next to impossible to get tickets without a connection.

翻譯:沒有門路的話,買到票幾乎是不可能的。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語言時,用作停頓填充詞,表示強烈的否定或困難。 EN: To ask for a raise now? Hmm... impossible. Maybe next quarter. 翻譯: 現在要求加薪?嗯…不可能。也許下一季吧。

EN:Impossible... let me think of another way to solve this.

翻譯:不可能…讓我想想有沒有其他辦法解決。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "impossible" 用作填充詞或過於口語化的強調(如 "just impossible"),建議使用更精確的詞彙如 "unfeasible", "impracticable", 或 "cannot be achieved" 來陳述。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Impossible"?What fixed phrases with "Impossible" should I remember?

impossible to

impossible to + verb

不可能(做某事)

virtually impossible

adverb + impossible

幾乎不可能

mission impossible

noun phrase

不可能的任務

next to impossible

phrase

近乎不可能

impossible dream

adjective + noun

不可能的夢想

make it impossible

make + it + impossible (for someone) to

使...成為不可能

impossible situation

adjective + noun

不可能的處境;無解的困境

physically impossible

adverb + impossible

物理上不可能;違反自然法則

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Impossible"?Which "Impossible" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×It is an impossible.

It is impossible.

"Impossible" 是形容詞,不能直接當名詞使用。若要當名詞,需使用 "the impossible" 或 "an impossibility"。

×Impossible to finish the work on time.

It is impossible to finish the work on time.

當主詞是不定詞片語 (to finish...) 時,必須使用虛主詞 "it" 作為形式主詞,將真正主詞放在後面。

×It's impossible of him to arrive early.

It's impossible for him to arrive early.

在 "It is impossible + (for someone) + to do" 的句型中,表示對象的介系詞必須用 "for",而不是 "of"。

×This task is very impossible.

This task is absolutely impossible.

"Impossible" 是一個絕對形容詞,表示完全沒有可能性,通常不用 "very" 修飾。應使用 "absolutely", "completely", "totally" 等副詞來加強語氣。

×Impossible that he passed the exam.

It is impossible that he passed the exam.

當後面接 "that" 子句時,句子前面必須有主詞 "it" 和動詞 "is",不能直接以形容詞開頭。

×I impossible to help you.

I can't possibly help you. / It is impossible for me to help you.

"Impossible" 是形容詞,不能直接當動詞使用。想表達「我不能...」時,應使用 "cannot" 或 "can't possibly",或用 "It is impossible for me to..." 的句型。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Impossible"?What are tense/participle forms of "Impossible"?