homely

单词音标

homely音标[\'hәumli]

汉语翻译

a. 家常的, 平凡的, 朴实无华的

词型变化

名词:homeliness形容词比较级:homelier*高级:homeliest

英语解释

形容词 homely:

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

同义词：plain

having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable

同义词：homelike, homey, homy

plain and unpretentious

without artificial refinement or elegance

例句

She realizes with a sudden wave of sympathy that Charlotte, a rather homely girl of advancing years, married Mr. Collins out of necessity, fearing a lonely and poverty-stricken life as an old maid.

她心中蓦地涌起一股同情，意识到夏绿蒂只是因相貌平平，年龄日见增长，由于害怕成为老姑娘，过孤独、贫寒的生活才不得已嫁给了柯林斯先生。

Luke\'s homely, unpretending style, and his pleasing address catch the ear of the people.

卢克朴实而不矜持的作风以及讨人喜欢的谈吐使得人们都很愉快。

We had a homely meal of bread and cheese.

我们吃了一顿面包加乳酪的家常便餐。

详细解释

home.ly

adj.（形容词）

home.li.er,home.li.est

Not attractive or good-looking:

不好看的：缺乏吸引力的：

例句：

a homely child.

丑孩子

Lacking elegance or refinement:

粗朴的：缺乏优雅和修饰的：

例句：

homely furniture.

粗朴的家具

Of a simple or unpretentious nature; plain:

朴实的：简单的，不做作的：

例句：

homely truths.

朴素的真理

Characteristic of the home or of home life:

家常的：以家庭生活为特点的：

例句：

homely skills.

日常技巧

【引伸】

home.liness

n.（名词）