importune

vt. 强求, 硬要 vi. 强求, 纠缠

发音

UK /ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/
其它
UK /ɪmˈpɔːtjuːn/
US /ɪmpɔɹˈtuːn/

词形变化

importunes 复数 importunes importuned importunes 三单 importunest importuneth importuning importuning 现在分词 importuned 过去式 importuned 过去分词 more importune 比较级 most importune 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of importuner.

    废旧
v.
  1. 1.

    To bother, irritate, trouble.

    及物
  2. 2.

    To harass with persistent requests.

    及物
  3. 3.

    To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.

    及物
  4. 4.

    To import; to signify.

    废旧 及物
adj.
  1. 1.

    Grievous, severe, exacting.

    废旧
  2. 2.

    Inopportune; unseasonable.

    废旧
  3. 3.

    Troublesome; vexatious; persistent.

    废旧

词汇关系

动词

同义词 1

insist

上位词 3

beg pray implore

下位词 1

besiege

词源

From Middle English importune, inportune, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French importun and its etymon Classical Latin importūnus.

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