Word · Frequency #21847
unflattering
有损形象的;不恭维的
核心释义
常指照片、描述等让人显得不好看,也指直言不讳的批评。
making someone or something appear less attractive or favorable than is true
- 1.
不奉承的;不讨好的。
Not flattering.
不奉承的;不讨好的。;不奉承的;不恭维的;指出缺点的;耿直的
用法In use
The photo was unflattering, so she asked the photographer to retake it.
用法提示:形容词作表语,表示照片有损形象。
He gave an unflattering description of the restaurant's service.
用法提示:形容词作定语,修饰description,表示不恭维的。
The report included some unflattering details about the company's finances.
用法提示:形容词作定语,表示揭露缺点的。
be unflattering to sb
表示光线、角度、衣服等使某人显得比平时难看或有损形象。
The harsh lighting was unflattering to the singer.
刺眼的灯光让这位歌手显得不好看。
find sth unflattering
动词find后接宾语和形容词补足语,表示主观看法。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- unflattering portrait
- 有损形象的描绘
- The article painted an unflattering portrait of the CEO.这篇文章对首席执行官的形象描绘得很不讨喜。
- unflattering light
- 不利的角度
- The documentary showed the company in an unflattering light.这部纪录片以有损形象的方式展现了这家公司。
- unflattering angle
- 不美观的角度
- He refused to be photographed from that unflattering angle.他拒绝从那个不美观的角度拍照。
- unflattering comments
- 不客气的评论
- She made some unflattering comments about his cooking.她对他的厨艺作了一些不客气的评论。
- unflattering nickname
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记法:un-表否定,flatter是奉承,合起来即不奉承/有损形象——就像一张把你拍丑的照片。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:照片或肖像、评论或描述 通常用于描述照片、画像或评论等使人显得不好看或形象受损,属于中性表达,不带有强烈感情色彩,也不限于正式或非正式场合。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
押韵词:flattering, battering, clattering, shattering(重读元音 /æ/ 及之后读音相同)。注意:flattery /ˈflætəri/ 虽与 unflattering 词根相近,但结尾是 /ri/ 而非 /rɪŋ/;uncomfortable 虽也以 un- 开头,但重音和结尾都与 unflattering 不同。
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