intangible
adj
1 that cannot be clearly or definitely understood or grasped; indefinable 难以捉摸的; 难以理解的; 无法确定的
The old building had an intangible air of sadness about it. 那座古老建筑物周围笼罩著说不出的凄凉气氛.
2 (commerce 商) (of a business asset) that has no physical existence (指企业资产)无形的
the intangible value of agood reputation 良好商誉的无形价值.
He reasoned with them, and tried to persuade them to set him free.
他跟这些人讲道理,试图说服他们把他放了。
If an unfair law existed, - and there were many that had been passed by the British rulers in India and South Africa - it was the duty of everyone to disobey this law, but without using violence.