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unsightly

UK //ʌnˈsaɪtli//US //ʌnˈsaɪtli//

词源

源自中古英语,由 'un-'(表示否定)和 'sightly'(美观的)组成,字面意思是“不美观的”。

adjective

❶ 形容某物看起来不美观或令人不悦的,通常指外观上的缺陷或不协调。

“The old building was covered in unsightly graffiti.”

(那座旧建筑上布满了难看的涂鸦。)

“She tried to hide the unsightly scar with makeup.”

(她试图用化妆品遮盖那道难看的疤痕。)

同义词:ugly, unattractive, hideous, repulsive, displeasing

常见短语

unsightly mess — 指看起来杂乱无章、令人不悦的混乱场景。

“After the party, the living room was an unsightly mess.”

(派对结束后,客厅里一片狼藉。)