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understated

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音标发音

  • 英式音标 [ˌʌn.dəˈsteɪ.tɪd]
  • 美式音标 [ˌʌn.dɚˈsteɪ.t̬ɪd]
  • 英式发音
  • 美式发音

基本解释

  • adj. 低调的，朴素的；轻描淡写的，不夸张的
  • v. 轻描淡写，避重就轻地说（understate 的过去式和过去分词）

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英汉例句

    双语例句

  • It is easy to miss the message behind this understated campaign, until the colour and shape of the ribbon catch the eye.
    如果不是丝带的颜色及形状引人注意，恐怕这则朴素的广告背后的含义容易被人忽视。
  • I have a couple fashionable pairs for going out, a couple understated ones for working and I can even take a chance with a wacky retro frame if I’m in the mood.
    我有一幅时尚的适合外出，一副朴素的适合工作，如果我心情够好，我甚至可能冒险戴上一副看起来疯癫的复古框架眼镜。
  • In a more understated speech than had been expected, President Rajapaksa attempted to allay some of these concerns by drawing a clear distinction between the Tigers and the Tamil people.
    在拉贾帕克萨总统的一次低调发言中，他明确指出了猛虎组织和泰米尔普通民众的区别，试图以此来减轻泰米尔人的忧虑。

    • 原声例句

  • It's very understated in terms of a beat.
    这样的节拍很舒缓
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    • 权威例句

  • Understated inflation used in estimating inflation-adjusted growth has created the illusion of recovery in reported GDP.
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  • The mandate to architect Chris Beckingham was to make the resort elegant but understated.
    FORBES: Lifestyle Feature

词组短语

    短语

  • Understated Earthquakes 前卫摇滚
  • understated beauty 含蓄美
  • so understated 对我来说
  • understated elegance 低调的优雅
  • Understated Casual 朴素随意

英英字典

    剑桥英英字典

  • not trying to attract attention or impress people

    • 柯林斯英英字典

  • If you describe a style, colour, or effect as understated, you mean that it is simple and plain, and does not attract attention to itself.

专业释义

    经济学

  • 被少报的