单词 | understated |
释义 | Word family noun statement understatement ≠ overstatement adjective understated ≠ overstated verb state understate ≠ overstate un·der·stat·ed /ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd◂ $ -ər-/ adjective an understated style is one that is attractive because it is simple and does not have too many decorations 〔风格〕朴素的,淡雅的 SYN subtle the understated elegance of the Hotel Traiano 特拉亚诺酒店低调的优雅Examples from the Corpusunderstated• There are times when understated architectural solutions like this are the right ones.• If so, I think that shows style: an understated elegance with just a touch of gaudiness.• understated elegance• This understated formal water feature would look sensational nestled in a secret corner of any small garden.• Now opera has rarely been a naturalistic medium, and never an understated one.• There was the boyish enthusiasm and raw speed of Maurice Greene and the quiet, understated professionalism of the unbeatable Michael Johnson.• As an actor, Poitier was quite effective in his understated, quietly confident way.• He seemed to do everything with economy and a certain understated style.• The titles are the most understated thing about these imaginative creations.un·der·stat·ed adjectiveChineseSyllable understated is is because attractive an that style Corpus one it |
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