adamant

词根词缀:

词根
dama= to conquer 征服

adamant adj. 坚硬的;坚定不移的

a 不 + dama 征服 +〔a〕nt → 不可征服的 → 坚定不移的

damage n./v. 毁坏

dama 征服 +〔= a〕ge 行为的结果 → 征服就意味着对另一方的毁坏 → 毁坏

damageable adj. 易损害的

damage 毁坏 + able 可…的,能…的;具有…性质的 → 易损害的

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相关例句:

The earthquake, has let the whole world see a brand-new Chinese, one kind of adamant spirit.

地震,让全世界看到了一个全新的中国,一种坚强不屈的精神。

He was adamant that the allegations were untrue, so I took him on trust.

他坚持认为那些指控不属实,因此我也完全相信他。

Sue was adamant about that job in Australia.

对澳大利亚的那份工作,休的态度很坚决。

The prime minister is adamant that he will not resign

首相坚决不辞职。

The Americans are adamant that they will not budge on this point

美国人非常强硬,他们在这一点上是不会妥协的。

Pearce remained adamant, saying 'I didn't touch him'

皮尔斯仍旧坚定不移地说:“我没有碰过他。”