c. 1400, "lacking the power to feel with the senses," from Latin insensibilis "that cannot be felt," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + sensibilis (see sensible). Also sometimes in Middle English "incapable of being felt or perceived by the senses" (early 15c.). Meaning "unconscious" is attested from early 15c. See insensate.
双语例句
1. They were not insensible of the risks.
他们对这些危险并非没有意识。
来自《权威词典》
2. She shouldn't restrain her anger at this insensible attitude of theirs.
对他们这种无动于衷的态度,她抑制不住心头的怒火.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. We are not insensible of your kindness.
我们并非不知你的好意.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. The room grew cold by insensible degrees.
这房间不知不觉地慢慢地变冷了.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. When your hands are frozen, they become insensible.
