
好词典

源自中古英语 untrewe,由否定前缀 un- 和 true(真实的)组成,最早可追溯至古英语 untrēowe。
❶ 不真实的,指陈述或信息与事实不符,可能是故意欺骗或无意错误。
“The rumor about her resignation is completely untrue.”
(关于她辞职的传言完全不属实。)
“He gave an untrue account of the accident to avoid blame.”
(他对事故作了虚假陈述以逃避责任。)
❶ 不忠实的,指对伴侣、朋友或组织等未能保持忠诚或守信。
“She felt betrayed when she discovered her husband was untrue.”
(当她发现丈夫不忠时,感到被背叛了。)
“An untrue friend will abandon you in difficult times.”
(不忠实的朋友会在你困难时抛弃你。)
prove untrue — 被证明是虚假的,指原先的说法或信念经验证后发现不正确。
“His alibi proved untrue when security footage was reviewed.”
(当查看监控录像时,他的不在场证明被证实是假的。)