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Wooden Meaning in English

word · lemma: wood

/ˈwʊdən/
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/wˈʊdən/
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释义

Made of wood. It can also describe a person, movement, or expression that feels stiff, unnatural, or without emotion.

用法与细微差别

Most commonly used before a noun: 'wooden table', 'wooden floor'. For the figurative meaning, it often describes acting, smiles, voices, or movements: 'a wooden performance', 'a wooden smile'. Do not confuse it with 'woody', which usually means having the qualities, smell, or taste of wood.

例句

This chair is wooden.

basic

We sat at a wooden table.

basic

The toy has wooden wheels.

basic

He gave me a wooden smile and changed the subject.

natural

Her acting felt a little wooden in that scene.

natural

I was so nervous that my voice sounded wooden.

natural