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unconvincing

UK //ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ//US //ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ//

词源

由前缀 un-(表示否定)和 convincing(令人信服的)构成,源自拉丁语 convincere(证明)。

adjective

❶ 指论点、解释或表演等缺乏说服力,难以让人信服或接受。常用于描述逻辑不严密或表现不真实的情况。

“His excuse for being late was unconvincing.”

(他迟到的借口难以让人信服。)

“The actor's performance was unconvincing and lacked emotion.”

(这位演员的表演缺乏感染力,显得不真实。)

同义词:implausible, unpersuasive, doubtful

常见短语

unconvincing argument — 指缺乏逻辑或证据支持,难以让人认同的论点。

“The politician's unconvincing argument failed to win over the audience.”

(这位政治家缺乏说服力的论点未能赢得听众的支持。)

unconvincing explanation — 指解释含糊不清或不合情理,无法消除他人疑虑的情况。

“She gave an unconvincing explanation for missing the meeting.”

(她对缺席会议的解释难以让人信服。)