"unprepossessing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 外表普通
• 毫不起眼

Definition

不具吸引力或外表普通的人或物，看起来平凡、毫不起眼。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于正式或书面语环境下，形容外表平凡、不吸引人的人或物，语气较委婉，没有侮辱意味，常见于文学或新闻中。

Examples

The building looked unprepossessing, but inside it was beautiful.

这座建筑外表**毫不起眼**，但里面却很漂亮。

Her unprepossessing dress did not match her cheerful personality.

她的衣服虽**外表普通**，但她的性格很开朗。

The restaurant was unprepossessing, but the food was excellent.

这家餐厅**毫不起眼**，但食物极好。

He may seem unprepossessing, but he’s really clever and funny once you get to know him.

他可能**外表普通**，但熟悉后你会发现他很聪明幽默。

Don’t be fooled by the unprepossessing cover—the book is a masterpiece.

别被这本书**毫不起眼**的封面骗了——它可是杰作。

The house was unprepossessing from the street, but had a cozy charm inside.

这栋房子从外面看**毫不起眼**，但里面却很温馨有魅力。