词汇 | unbreachable |
释义 | unbreachable adjective uk /ˌʌnˈbriː.tʃ.ə.bəl/ us /ˌʌnˈbriː.tʃ.ə.bəl/ unbreachableadjective (DEFENCE)not able to be broken through, entered, or crossed: The team prides itself on its unbreachable defence. Protesters broke through a supposedly unbreachable cordon. Related word breach The opposition seemed unbreachable, until one mistake undid all the good work. The new housing development offers an escape from the city and an unbreachable security system. The northern district of the city was once seen as an unbreachable stronghold for the anti-government group. Physically strong and powerful (as) tough as old bootsidiom beefy billy-o brute brute forcephrase bulletproof indestructible indestructibly industrial-strength intensely invincible rugged ruggedly shatterproof shockproof sinewy stalwart violent washboard stomach with a vengeanceidiom unbreachableadjective (DIFFERENCE)If there is an unbreachable difference between two people, groups, or things, it is not possible to make them understand each other or agree: The study reveals a clear and apparently unbreachable gulf between the interests of management and the needs of employees. The story brings to life the seemingly unbreachable divide between the dirty backstreets of Notting Hill and the rich neighbourhood of Belgravia. The country is witnessing a widening and unbreachable gulf between rich and poor. Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences a hard/tough row to hoeidiom abyss adversity at your worstidiom Augean bad hair day epidemic half nelson hardness have a bumpy rideidiom pall prison purgatory push factor quagmire quicksand scrape strait the Augean Stablesidiom the hard wayidiom unbreachableadjective (RULE)An unbreachable rule or law cannot be broken: Company policy sets out unbreachable rules about disclosing the address of an employee. The limits of freedom of speech are marked by a few unbreachable taboos. Related word breach Obeying & breaking the law abide abide by something adhere adhere to something afoul bac buck commission comply contravene derogation disobey enforcer fall foul of somethingidiom go by the book guiltiness infraction infringement shalt violation You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Morality and rules of behaviour |
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