early 15c., from Middle French invincible (14c.) or directly from Latin invincibilis "unconquerable," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + vincibilis "conquerable," from vincere "to overcome" (see victor). Related: Invincibly. Noun meaning "one who is invincible" is from 1630s. Invincible ignorance is from Church Latin ignorantia invincibilis (Aquinas). Related: Invincibly.
权威例句
1. When Sotomayor is on form he is virtually invincible.
索托马约尔状态好时几乎无人可敌。
2. They took an invincible lead in the chase for the championship.
他们在冠军争夺赛中居于不可动摇的领先地位。
3. The team seemed invincible.
这个队似乎战无不胜。
4. This football team was once reputed to be invincible.