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Untold Adj 形容词 Emphasize   [Adj N   [Emphasis 英

英语单词 untold
英美音标 英 [ˌʌn'təʊld] 美 [ˌʌn'toʊld]
中文释义 adj.数不清的(没有说到的)
英语例句 (1) She brought with her all other good things, untold riches in her hands.
中文例句 (1) 的确,一切美物都伴她而来,在她手中握有数不清的财富。
柯林斯解释
1
[ADJ 形容词](强调糟糕或令人不快的程度)无以名状的,难以估量的 You can use untold to emphasize how bad or unpleasant something is.
  [ADJ n]
  [emphasis]
  • The demise of the industry has caused untold misery to thousands of hard-working tradesmen...

    该行业的没落给数以千计辛苦经营的商贩带来了难言的苦楚。

  • This might do untold damage to her health.

    这也许会给她的健康带来难以估量的伤害。

2
[ADJ 形容词]数不胜数的;不计其数的 You can use untold to emphasize that an amount or quantity is very large, especially when you are not sure how large it is.
  [ADJ n]
  [emphasis]
  • ...the nation's untold millions of anglers.

    该国数不清的钓鱼爱好者

  • ...the glittering prospect of untold riches.

    赚取巨额财富的美好前景

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