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unrelenting

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++un·re·lent·ing /ˌʌnrɪˈlentɪŋ◂/ adjective formal  1 CONTINUOUSan unpleasant situation that is unrelenting continues for a long time without stopping 〔不愉快的情况〕持续的,不断的 SYN relentless the unrelenting pressures of the job 持续的工作压力2 continuing to do something in a determined way without thinking about anyone else’s feelings 无情的,铁石心肠的 SYN relentless an unrelenting opponent 不顾一切的对手
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unrelentingHis breathing was frightful and the unrelenting ache in his legs grew harsher with every stride.The unrelenting air attack on the country continued.The point is unrelenting and sharp.The relief efforts have been hindered by unrelenting bad weather.Not even my occasional corporate consulting was good enough cover for my unrelenting commitment.They also complain that they are the targets of an unrelenting federal assault.unrelenting headachesThis was due to poor buildings, old machinery and accumulation of mental and physical fatigue because of the unrelenting nature of the activity.Eck was Luther's most unrelenting opponent and he is buried in the Minster.Everyone at the office works at an unrelenting pace.The unrelenting pressures of the job started to affect her health.The unrelenting question is, Why?Due in part to unrelenting rain throughout the month, drivers have put in only about 9,000 laps during practice.
un·re·lent·ing adjectiveChineseSyllable
is continues long Corpus time that situation for a unpleasant an unrelenting


unrelenting
unrelenting /ˌʌnrɪˈlentɪŋ◂/ adjective formal
1. an unpleasant situation that is unrelenting continues for a long time without stopping
   SYN  relentless:
    the unrelenting pressures of the job
2. continuing to do something in a determined way without thinking about anyone else’s feelings
   SYN  relentless:
    an unrelenting opponent


un·re·lent·ingBrE /ˌʌnrɪˈlentɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˌʌnrɪˈlentɪŋ/ 🔊 adjective (formal) (of an unpleasant situation 令人不快的局面) not stopping or becoming less severe 持续的;不缓和的;势头不减的 SYN relentless unrelenting pressure持续不断的压力The heat was unrelenting. 炎热没有减弱的迹象。🔊🔊if a person is unrelenting, they continue with sth without considering the feelings of other people 不留情的 SYN relentless He was unrelenting in his search for the truth about his father. 他不顾一切地搜集有关他父亲的事实真相。🔊🔊 un·re·lent·ing·ly BrE /ˌʌnrɪˈlentɪŋli/ 🔊NAmE /ˌʌnrɪˈlentɪŋli/ 🔊 adverb