inert

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a. 惰性的, 迟钝的, 无活力的, 呆滞的 [医] 惰性的, 无作用的, 无效的

发音

UK /ɪnˈɜːt/
UK /ɪˈnɜːt/
US /ɪnˈɝt/
US /ənˈɝt/
US /ɪˈnɝt/

词形变化

inerts 复数 inerts inerted inerting inerts 三单 inerting 现在分词 inerted 过去式 inerted 过去分词 inertest more inert 比较级 most inert 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A substance that does not react chemically.

    化学
v.
  1. 1.

    To fill with an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion.

adj. B2
  1. 1.

    Unable to move or act; inanimate.

  2. 2.

    Sluggish or lethargic.

  3. 3.

    Not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.

    化学
  4. 4.

    Having no therapeutic action.

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词源

From French inerte, from Latin iners (“inactive, inert”).

来源:wiktionary