Word · Frequency #34284
unprepossessing
/ʌnpriːpəˈzesiŋ/
adjective
不起眼的；不引人注目的；其貌不扬的
核心释义
not attractive or impressive in appearance; dull, ordinary, and lacking distinction, often creating a neutral or unfavorable first impression
- 1.
不引人注目的；平淡无奇的
Unimpressive or unremarkable; dull and ordinary; nondescript.
- 2.
给人不佳或中性第一印象的
creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression
不引人注目的；平淡无奇的；给人不佳或中性第一印象的；不讨人喜欢的；不吸引人的
用法In use
The restaurant looked unprepossessing from the outside, but its food was excellent.
用法提示：unprepossessing 作形容词，表示“不起眼的”，描述餐馆外观。
Despite his unprepossessing appearance, he gave the most inspiring speech of the evening.
用法提示：unprepossessing 修饰 appearance，意为“其貌不扬的”。
She chose an unprepossessing street for her studio, where the rent was low.
用法提示：unprepossessing 作定语，意为“不起眼的”，修饰 street。
unprepossessing + noun
He had an unprepossessing appearance.
他其貌不扬。
be unprepossessing
相关词与表达Connections
近义词Synonyms
易混词Confusing words
- unassuming
- 谦逊的 · unassuming 强调为人低调不张扬，通常带有褒义；而 unprepossessing 仅指外表或第一印象不吸引人，不带褒贬。
- unpretentious
- 不炫耀的，朴实的 · unpretentious 指不刻意炫耀、朴实自然，是正面评价；unprepossessing 指外表平凡甚至不讨喜，是中性或负面。
词族Word family
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于描述外表或给人的第一印象，修饰名词或作表语。
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