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unobtrusive

UK //ˌʌn.əbˈtruː.sɪv//US //ˌʌn.əbˈtruː.sɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'obtrudere'(意为‘强行闯入’),加上否定前缀 'un-',表示‘不强行闯入’或‘不打扰’的意思。

adjective

❶ 不引人注目的,不显眼的,指某物或某人低调、不打扰他人或环境,自然地融入其中而不造成干扰。

“The security cameras were placed in unobtrusive locations.”

(监控摄像头被安装在不起眼的位置。)

“She wore an unobtrusive gray dress to the party.”

(她穿了一件低调的灰色连衣裙去参加派对。)

同义词:inconspicuous, discreet, subtle, unnoticeable, low-key

常见短语

unobtrusive presence — 指某人或某物存在但不引人注意,不会打扰或影响他人。

“The bodyguard maintained an unobtrusive presence during the event.”

(保镖在活动期间保持低调的存在。)