Word
uncalled-for
/ʌnˈkɔːldfɔː(r)/
adjective
不当的；无理的；过分的
核心释义
多指言语或行为没有道理、冒犯他人
unwarranted, inappropriate, or unjustified; not deserved or justified, especially when rude or offensive
- 1.
不需要的；未经要求或必需的。
Unwanted; not requested or required.
- 2.
无端的,不当的；不应有的,尤指粗鲁或无礼的
Unwarranted, disproportionate, or inappropriate; not deserved or justified, especially when rude or offensive.
不必要的；多余的；未被要求的；不需要的；未经要求或必需的。；无端的,不当的；不应有的,尤指粗鲁或无礼的；不必要的；多余的
用法In use
His sarcastic comment about my cooking was completely uncalled-for.
用法提示：此处 uncalled-for 作表语，意为“不恰当的、无理的”，描述评论的性质。
The coach's angry shout seemed uncalled-for, since the team had just won.
用法提示：此处 uncalled-for 作 seem 后的表语，表示“没道理的、不应有的”。
Several passengers found the airline's extra fee uncalled-for.
用法提示：此处 uncalled-for 作宾语补足语，说明收费“毫无根据、不当”。
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