1630s, from assimilated form of in- (1) "not, opposite of" + legible. Related: Illegibly; illegibility.
权威例句
1. Can you see what this note says — his writing is almost illegible!
你能看出这个便条上写些什么吗?他的笔迹几乎无法辨认.
2. It is impossible to deliver this letter because the address is illegible.
由于地址字迹不清,致使信件无法投递.
3. My secretary worked long hours translating my almost illegible writing into a typewritten and readable script.
我的秘书花了很长时间把我写的几乎无法辨认的手稿用打字机打印成易读的文本。
4. The lettering on the gravestone was badly worn and almost illegible.
墓碑上的文字已严重磨损难以辨认.
5. The writing on the parchment had faded until it was almost illegible.
羊皮纸上的字迹已褪色,到了差不多让人认不清的地步.
词语辨析
【illegible, eligible】
illegible: a.很难看懂的,难以辨认的。
• The writing is illegible; I cannot read what it says. 字迹不清楚,我看不清上面写的是什么。
eligible: a.享有权利的,具备资格的。
• He graduated from high school with good grades, so he is eligible to enroll in the state college. 他以优异的成绩从中学毕业,所以他有资格就读于州立大学。