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.
雙語例句
1. The difficulties that confront us seem insuperable.
我們面臨的困難似乎是不可克服的.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. It'should not, however, pose an insuperable barrier to environmental standing.
然而, 在環境起訴權這個問題上不應該設置不可逾越的障礙.
來自英漢非文學 - 環境法 - 環境法
3. They constituted a near - insuperable obstacle to the besieging infantry.
它們就會形成圍城步兵幾乎不可逾越的障礙.
來自辭典例句
4. Irresistible force: mean objective conditions that are unpredictable, unavoidable or insuperable.
16不可抗力: 指不能預見 、 不能避免并不能克服的客觀情況.
來自互聯網
5. Third, they are confronted with insuperable contradictions at home and abroad.