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homely

UK //ˈhəʊmli//US //ˈhoʊmli//

词源

源自古英语 hāmlīc(家的),由 hām(home) + -līc(-ly 后缀)构成,14世纪后词义逐渐扩展。

adjective

❶ 形容人或事物朴实无华、不张扬,带有家庭般的温馨感,常用于描述让人感到舒适自在的环境或气质。

“The small café had a homely atmosphere that made customers feel at ease.”

(这家小咖啡馆有一种让人放松的家庭般氛围。)

“She wore a homely dress with simple patterns.”

(她穿着一条花纹朴素的家常连衣裙。)

❶ (主要英式用法)形容外貌普通或不吸引人,略带贬义但语气温和。

“The girl was shy and homely, but had a kind heart.”

(这个女孩害羞且相貌平平,但心地善良。)

“He described himself as a homely man with no special features.”

(他形容自己是个没有特点的普通人。)

同义词:plain, unpretentious, cozy, simple, unattractive

常见短语

homely comforts — 指那些能带来家庭般舒适感的物品或体验,如毛毯、热饮等让人身心放松的事物。

“After the long trip, she longed for the homely comforts of her own bed.”

(长途旅行后,她渴望回到自己那张让人安心的床。)