irretrievable [ˌɪr.ɪ'tri:.və.bl] adjective ■impossible to correct or return to a previously existing situation or condition 无法纠正的,不能恢复的,无法挽救的•I agree things look difficult, but the situation is far from irretrievable.我承认情况看起来不妙,但还远远没到无法挽救的地步。 •The couple separated on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown (of their marriage).这对夫妻因(婚姻)关系破裂无法挽回而分居。 |