unbecoming

FREQ #28897

a. 不适合的, 不合体的, 不相配的

发音

其它 /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

词形变化

unbecomings 复数 unbecomings more unbecoming 比较级 most unbecoming 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The process by which something unbecomes.

v.
  1. 1.

    present participle and gerund of unbecome

adj.
  1. 1.

    Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.

    She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle.

  2. 2.

    Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.

    He was accused of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.

词汇关系

词源

From un- + becoming. Compare Middle English unbicomelich (“unbecoming”). Equal to unbecome + -ing

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