"grotesque" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 怪诞的
• 奇形怪状的

Definition

以不自然、令人不适或荒谬的方式怪异或丑陋，经常用来形容外貌、行为或扭曲的事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

偏正式、文学性较强；常强调事物极其丑陋、怪异或荒谬。表达比“奇怪”更强烈的负面情感。常与“外表”、“场景”、“行为”等词搭配。

Examples

The monster in the movie had a grotesque face.

电影里的怪兽有一张**怪诞的**脸。

His grotesque behavior made everyone uncomfortable.

他**怪诞的**行为让大家都觉得不舒服。

The statue was beautiful but also a bit grotesque.

雕像很美，但也有点**怪诞的**。

Some modern art can look totally grotesque to people who prefer classic styles.

有些现代艺术在喜欢古典风格的人看来可能完全**怪诞的**。

The story took a grotesque turn when the main character started seeing monsters everywhere.

故事情节在主角开始到处看到怪物时变得非常**怪诞**。

He wore a grotesque Halloween mask that scared all the kids.

他戴着一副**怪诞的**万圣节面具，把所有孩子都吓坏了。