untouchable
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ If you say that someone is untouchable, you mean that they cannot be affected or punished in any way. 不可受影响的; 不可受惩罚的
I want to make it clear, however, that no one is untouchable in this investigation. 但是,我想说清楚,没有人可以免于接受这次调查。
2. N-COUNT An untouchable is someone who is untouchable. 不可触碰者
...an anti-corruption squad nicknamed the "Untouchables."
...一个绰号为“不可触碰者”的反腐败警察分队。
3. ADJ If you describe someone, especially an athlete or entertainer, as untouchable, you are emphasizing that they are better than anyone else in what they do. (运动员、演员)无可比拟的[强调]
A lot of the players began to feel they were untouchable. 很多球员开始觉得他们是无可比拟的。
4. N-COUNT Some people refer to Hindus of the lowest social rank as untouchables. 印度种姓制度最底层的贱民
He was born an untouchable in a very poor village in south India. 他出生时是印度南部一个极其贫困的小村的贱民。
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untouchable /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/ (untouchables)
剑桥词典
untouchable adjective (PROTECTED)
not able to be punished , criticized , or changed in any way
不可惩罚的;不许批评的;不可改变的
He believed the police would never arrest him, that he was untouchable. 他相信警察不可能逮捕他,他是碰不得的。
untouchable adjective (NOT DEFEATED)
not able to be defeated or to be as good as
无法击败的;无法企及的
Coventry City have proved untouchable this season - they've just won their sixth consecutive game . 本赛季考文垂城队已经证明是无法击败的——他们刚刚取得了6连胜。 返回 untouchable