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untoward的意思
untoward
英 [nt'wd; n'td]
美 [n'trd]
- adj. 不幸的；麻烦的；倔强的；困难的
英文词源
- untoward (adj.)
- 1520s, "not having inclination" (to or for something), also "difficult to manage, unruly," from un- (1) "not" + toward (adj.).
双语例句
- 1. Tampering with a single enzyme can lead to untoward effects elsewhere.
- 破坏一种酶可能会导致在别处出现异常。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The surveyor's report didn't highlight anything untoward.
- 勘测员的报告没有指明有任何麻烦问题。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. That's the plan—unless anything untoward happens.
- 计划就这么定了—除非出现异常情况。
来自《权威词典》
- 4. Untoward circumstances prevent me from being with you on this festive occasion.
- 有些不幸的事件使我不能在这欢庆的时刻和你在一起.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. An inkling of untoward deeds on the part of Hurstwood had come.
- 现在终于让她得知了一点赫斯渥行为不轨的消息.
来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹