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Unpretentious Simple People 英 ˌʌnprɪ'Tenʃəs] 美 ˌʌnprɪ'Tenʃəs Adj.不炫耀的;含蓄的;谦虚的 Behavior

英语单词 unpretentious
英美音标 英 [ˌʌnprɪ'tenʃəs] 美 [ˌʌnprɪ'tenʃəs]
中文释义 adj.不炫耀的;含蓄的;谦虚的
英语例句 (1) Simple and unpretentious in behavior.
(2) An unpretentious country church.
中文例句 (1) 朴素的,不做作的行为简便且不矫揉造作的
(2) 朴实无华的乡村教堂
vocabulary简明 The adjective unpretentious is perfect for describing someone you know who's modest and natural and never tries to impress other people.
vocabulary扩展 Pretentious comes from the Latin word meaning "pretend," prætensus, so when you're unpretentious, you see no reason to pretend. Some of your favorite people are probably unpretentious, tending to be honest and genuine. When extremely talented or well-known people are unpretentious, they feel no need to show off or remind you of their accomplishments. A place can also be described as unpretentious, if it's simple and comfortable, like the cozy, unpretentious cafe where you like to hang out.
柯林斯解释
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]简洁的;朴素的 If you describe a place, person, or thing as unpretentious, you approve of them because they are simple in appearance or character, rather than sophisticated or luxurious.
  [approval]
  • The Tides Inn is both comfortable and unpretentious.

    泰得斯小酒店舒适而又简洁。

  • ...good, unpretentious pop music...

    好听而又朴实无华的流行音乐

  • Linda is totally unpretentious about herself.

    琳达是一个非常朴实的人。

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