好词典

appealing

UK //əˈpiːlɪŋ//US //əˈpiːlɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'apelen',意为'呼吁'或'请求',最终来自拉丁语 'appellare',意为'称呼'或'呼吁'。

adjective

❶ 形容事物或人具有吸引力或魅力,能引起他人的兴趣或好感。

“The idea of working abroad is very appealing to me.”

(在国外工作的想法对我很有吸引力。)

“She has an appealing personality that makes everyone like her.”

(她有一种吸引人的个性,让每个人都喜欢她。)

❶ 形容请求或呼吁显得诚恳或令人同情,容易打动人心。

“The charity made an appealing request for donations.”

(这家慈善机构发出了一个感人的捐款请求。)

“She gave him an appealing look, hoping he would change his mind.”

(她给了他一个恳求的眼神,希望他能改变主意。)

同义词:attractive, charming, engaging, enticing, inviting

常见短语

appealing to — 指某事物对特定人群有吸引力或符合他们的兴趣。

“This product is appealing to young professionals.”

(这款产品对年轻专业人士很有吸引力。)

make an appealing case — 提出一个令人信服或有说服力的论点或理由。

“The lawyer made an appealing case for his client's innocence.”

(律师为他当事人的无罪提出了一个令人信服的论点。)