unbecoming of someone
Such rude behavior is unbecoming of a gentleman.
如此粗鲁的行为不符合绅士的身份。
不适合的,不合体的,不相配的
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不适合的,不合体的,不相配的
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
Such rude behavior is unbecoming of a gentleman.
如此粗鲁的行为不符合绅士的身份。
不讨好的;不吸引人的;不得体的。
Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
不符合文明社会公认的正派标准
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
与自身地位应有标准不符的;有失身份的;不得体的。
Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.
Her loud laughter at the solemn ceremony was considered unbecoming.
她在庄严仪式上的大声笑被认为不合时宜。
AI contextual example
It is unbecoming for a manager to lose temper in front of the team.
经理在团队面前发脾气是不合适的。
AI contextual example
The dress, though beautiful, was unbecoming for a job interview.
那条裙子虽然漂亮,但不适合面试时穿。
AI contextual example
language unbecoming to a lady
有失淑女身份的语言。
WordNet
Such rude behavior is unbecoming of a gentleman.
如此粗鲁的行为不符合绅士的身份。
The dress is unbecoming to her figure.
这条裙子不适合她的身材。
It is unbecoming to speak so loudly in public.
在公共场合大声说话是不体面的。
Not this
He acted unbecoming in the meeting.
Use this
He acted unbecomingly in the meeting.
中文学习者常将形容词“unbecoming”误用作副词来修饰动词。正确的形式是使用副词“unbecomingly”,表示“不得体地”。
Not this
Such behavior is unbecoming to a gentleman.
Use this
Such behavior is unbecoming of a gentleman.
表达“对某人来说不得体”时,固定搭配是“unbecoming of someone”,而不是用介词“to”。“of”表示所属或关联关系,符合习惯用法。
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