impasse的词源

英文词源

impasse (n.)

1851, "blind alley," from French impasse "impassable road, blind alley, impasse," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + Middle French passe "a passing," from passer "to pass" (see pass (v.)). Supposedly coined by Voltaire as a euphemism for cul de sac. Figurative use also from 1851.

中文词源

impasse：僵局

来自法语，词源同impassable,不能通行的。引申词义僵局。

该词的英语词源请访问趣词词源英文版：impasse 词源，impasse 含义。