c. 1400, "inexpressible," from un- (1) "not" + speakable (see speak (v.)). Meaning "indescribably bad or wicked" is recorded from mid-15c. Related: Unspeakably.
双语例句
1. The judge described the offences as nauseating and unspeakable.
法官将这些犯罪行为描述为“令人作呕、说不出口”。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The pain is unspeakable.
疼起来厉害得无法形容。
来自柯林斯例句
3. She suffered unspeakable trouble while she considered all these questions.
