"untoward" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 不幸的
• 不妥的

Definition

用来形容意外的、不合适的或不幸的事情，通常指消极或麻烦的事件、行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

正式且略显老派，多出现在书面语、法律或政策文件中。常与“事件”、“言论”、“行为”等词连用，强调负面意外或不当举止。通常不用于形容重大灾难。

Examples

She apologized for her untoward comments during the meeting.

她为会议期间的不妥**言论**道歉。

There was nothing untoward about his behavior.

他的行为没有什么**不妥**之处。

We hope nothing untoward happens during the trip.

我们希望旅行中不会发生任何**不幸的**事情。

If you notice anything untoward, please report it to the staff immediately.

如果你发现任何**不妥的**情况，请立刻通知工作人员。

Some parents were worried about untoward incidents at the summer camp.

有些家长担心夏令营会发生一些**不幸的**事件。

His joke fell flat because it was a bit untoward for the occasion.

他的玩笑不受欢迎，因为在场合上有点**不妥**。