early 15c., "persistence, insistence; over-eagerness," from Middle French importunité (14c.), from Latin importunitatem (nominative importunitas) "unsuitableness; unmannerliness, incivility," from importunus "unfit, troublesome" (see importune).
雙語例句
1. They got only blushes , ejaculations , tremors, and titters, in return for their importunity.
她們只是用臉紅 、 驚叫 、 顫抖和傻笑來回答他們的要求.
來自辭典例句
2. His importunity left me no alternative but to agree.