untoward是什么意思

untoward

[ʌnˈtɔːrd]
untoward 不幸的;不适当的
形容词意外的; 不顺利的; 倔强的; 难对付的
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un
to
ward
/ʌn/
/tə/
/wɔːd/

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词典解释


1. 横生枝节的;意外的
If you say that something untoward happens, you mean that something happens that is unexpected and causes difficulties.

英英释义


1. contrary to your interests or welfare

e.g. adverse circumstances
made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions

Synonym: adverseinauspicious


2. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

e.g. was buried with indecent haste
indecorous behavior
language unbecoming to a lady
unseemly to use profanity
moved to curb their untoward ribaldry

Synonym: indecentindecorousunbecominguncomelyunseemly

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