im·pres·sive /ɪmˈpresɪv/ ●●○ W3 adjectiveadj GOOD/EXCELLENTsomething that is impressive makes you admire it because it is very good, large, important etc 令人钦佩的,给人深刻印象的 The figures certainly look impressive. 这些数字看上去确实很可观。
Among the guests was an impressive array of authors and critics. 来宾中有不少出色的作家和评论家。
► see thesaurus at good —impressively adverbadv Production standards are impressively high. 生产标准相当高。
—impressiveness noun [uncountableU]
n THESAURUSimpressive used about something that people admire because it is very good, large, important etcThe cathedral is very impressive.
The drug has shown some impressive results.
dazzling extremely impressive – used especially when someone does something very well or looks very beautifula dazzling performance
a dazzling smile
breathtaking extremely impressive – used especially about beautiful views, or the fast speed of somethingThe views of the Rocky Mountains are simply breathtaking.
The economy is growing at a breathtaking pace.
spectacular very impressive and exciting to look at or watcha spectacular fireworks display
awe-inspiring so impressive that you feel great respect and admiration, or you feel rather frightenedMichelangelo’s masterpiece is awe-inspiring.
The volcano was an awe-inspiring sight.
majestic [usually before noun] very impressive because of being big and beautifulthe majestic mountain scenery
a majestic animal
imposing [usually before noun] written used about buildings and people that are large and impressivethe imposing entrance hall
The bishop was an imposing figure.