impatient [ɪm'peɪ.ʃənt] adjective ADVANCED ■easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait 不耐烦的,无耐心的•He's a good teacher, but inclined to be a bit impatient with slow learners.他是个好老师,但对学得慢的学生却总有些不耐烦。 •You'd be hopeless looking after children - you're far too impatient!照顾孩子你是不行的——你太没有耐心了! ADVANCED ■wanting something to happen as soon as possible 切望的;焦急的•He's got a lot of exciting ideas and he's impatient to get started.他有许多好主意,迫不及待地想动手做。 •People are increasingly impatient for change in this country.该国人民日益期盼变革。 |