understated
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）
英汉例句
- 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。 - It's very understated in terms of a beat.
这样的节拍很舒缓
耶鲁公开课 - 聆听音乐课程节选 - Understated inflation used in estimating inflation-adjusted growth has created the illusion of recovery in reported GDP.
FORBES: CPI Inflation Rate Calculator (Experienced vs. Reported) - The mandate to architect Chris Beckingham was to make the resort elegant but understated.
FORBES: Lifestyle Feature
双语例句
原声例句
权威例句
词组短语
- 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
短语
英英字典
- not trying to attract attention or impress people
- 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.
剑桥英英字典
柯林斯英英字典
专业释义
- 被少报的