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undistinguished

UK //ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt//US //ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt//

词源

源自前缀 'un-'(表示否定)和 'distinguished'(杰出的),字面意思是“不杰出的”。

adjective

❶ 形容人或事物普通、平庸,缺乏显著特点或成就,无法引起注意或留下深刻印象。

“He had an undistinguished career as a clerk.”

(他作为一名职员,职业生涯平平无奇。)

“The restaurant served undistinguished food at high prices.”

(这家餐厅的食物平庸无奇,价格却很高。)

同义词:ordinary, mediocre, unremarkable, average, forgettable

常见短语

undistinguished career — 指职业生涯中没有取得显著成就或突出表现,显得平庸无奇。

“He retired after an undistinguished career in the civil service.”

(他在公务员系统度过了一段平淡无奇的职业生涯后退休了。)