1570s, "irrefutable," from un- (1) "not" + controllable. From 1590s as "not subject to authority;" meaning "that cannot be restrained" is from 1640s. Related: Uncontrollably.
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1. It had been a time of almost uncontrollable excitement.
那是一个几乎难以抑制亢奋的时期。
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2. He burst into uncontrollable laughter at something I'd said.
听了我的话,他禁不住大笑起来。
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3. William was seized with uncontrollable rage.
威廉怒不可遏。
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4. Mark was withdrawn and uncontrollable.
马克沉默寡言,难以管束。
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5. Uncontrollable children grow into young criminals.