1796, from French incroyable, literally "incredible" (15c.), from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + croire "to believe," from Latin credere (see credo). Name for the French fop or dandy of the period of the Directory (1795-99). Said to be so called from their extravagant dress and from a favorite expression among them ("C'est vraiment incroyable").
双语例句
1. You are either very young or an incurable optimist.
你要么非常年轻，要么是个不可救药的乐天派。
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2. Poor old William is an incurable romantic.
可怜的老威廉是个无可救药的浪漫主义者。
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3. He is suffering from an incurable skin disease.
他患有无法根治的皮肤病。
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4. All three babies were born with an incurable heart condition.
