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obtrusive

UK //əbˈtruːsɪv//US //əbˈtruːsɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'obtrudere',意为 '强行推进' 或 '强加于人',由 'ob-'(朝向)和 'trudere'(推)组成。

adjective

❶ 指某物或某人过于显眼或引人注目,通常带有干扰或不受欢迎的意味,让人觉得不舒服或被冒犯。

“The bright neon sign was obtrusive in the quiet neighborhood.”

(明亮的霓虹灯招牌在这个安静的社区里显得格外刺眼。)

“His loud laughter was obtrusive during the solemn ceremony.”

(他在庄重的仪式上大声笑,显得很不合时宜。)

同义词:intrusive, noticeable, prominent, conspicuous

常见短语

obtrusive behavior — 指某人行为过于显眼或冒失,让人感到被打扰或不舒服。

“His obtrusive behavior at the party made others avoid him.”

(他在派对上的冒失行为让别人都躲着他。)