impalpable

• adj. 感触不到的；难理解的；无形的

im-,不，非，palpable,可以触摸的，可以感知的。

1. incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch;

"the intangible constituent of energy"- James Jeans

2. imperceptible to the senses or the mind;

"an impalpable cloud"

"impalpable shadows"

"impalpable distinctions"

"as impalpable as a dream"

3. not perceptible to the touch;

"an impalpable pulse"

impalpable (adj.)

c. 1500, from French impalpable, from Medieval Latin impalpabilis, from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + palpabilis (see palpable). Figurative use from 1774. Related: Impalpably; impalpability.

The commonplace is just that light , impalpable, aerial essence.

平凡才是一种要素,轻盈 、 无形、难以捉摸.

辞典例句

The characters become impalpable.

人物真难以捉摸.

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The impalpable power of faith.

信仰的玄妙力量.

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Impalpable ideas floating through his mind.

难以捉摸的念头在头脑中闪现.

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