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comely

UK //ˈkʌmli//US //ˈkʌmli//

词源

源自古英语 'cymlic'(精致的),与中古荷兰语 'komelick'(适度的)相关,最初可能源自意为‘精致’或‘温和’的日耳曼语词根。

adjective

❶ 形容人或事物外表美丽、吸引人,通常指自然而不做作的优雅美感,多用于文学或正式语境。

“The comely maiden attracted many admirers at the village fair.”

(这位标致的少女在乡村集市上吸引了许多爱慕者。)

“Her comely features made her stand out in the crowd.”

(她姣好的面容使她在人群中脱颖而出。)

同义词:attractive, pretty, graceful, charming, handsome

常见短语

comely appearance — 形容外貌端庄秀丽,强调自然得体的美感,常用于描述女性或景物。

“Her comely appearance was enhanced by the simple blue dress.”

(朴素的蓝色连衣裙更衬托出她端庄的容貌。)