infelicitous

infelicitous读音音标

英[ˌɪnfɪ\\\'lɪsɪtəs]

美[ˌɪnfɪˈlɪsɪtəs]

基本意思释义

adj.不恰当的; 不幸的; 不适当的;不贴切的

短语及实用例句

There are several infelicitous remarks in this article.

文中有一些不贴切的措辞。

辞典例句

The infelicitous typesetting was due to illegible copy.

错误的排版是由于难以辨认的拷贝造成的.

This infelicitous term partly refers to offering consumers a discount to build their own furniture.

这个不太恰当的词汇,部分意思是指向顾客提供折扣,由他们自己组装家具.

英英释义

Adjective

1. not appropriate in application; defective;

\"an infelicitous remark\"

\"infelicitous phrasing\"

\"the infelicitous typesetting was due to illegible copy\"

2. marked by or producing unhappiness;

\"infelicitous circumstances\"

\"unhappy caravans, straggling afoot through swamps and canebrakes\"- American Guide Series