understated
英 [ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd]
美 [ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd]
adj. 淡雅的; 素雅的; 柔和的; 不过分的
v. 轻描淡写; 避重就轻地说
understate的过去分词和过去式
过去分词：understated 过去式：understated
Collins.1 / BNC.33269 / COCA.19153
牛津词典
adj.
- 淡雅的；素雅的；柔和的；不过分的
if a style, colour, etc. is understated , it is pleasing and elegant in a way that is not too obvious
柯林斯词典
- ADJ 朴素的；低调的；不夸张的；不惹眼的
If you describe a style, colour, or effect asunderstated, you mean that it is not obvious.- I have always liked understated clothes — simple shapes which take a lot of hard work to get right.
我一直喜欢不太惹眼的衣服——简单的款式需要下大工夫才能弄得恰到好处。 - ...his typically understated humour.
他那典型的低调幽默
- I have always liked understated clothes — simple shapes which take a lot of hard work to get right.
英英释义
adj
- exhibiting restrained good taste
- the room is pleasant and understated
双语例句
- Clooney also is convincing, projecting warmth and ease in an understated performance.
而乔治克鲁尼也极具说服力，他用质朴的表演方式演绎了温情与淡定。 - Most analysts believe the published budget is understated& in which case, why trumpet such a big number?
大多数分析家认为公布的预算是不夸张的&在什么情况下，为什么炫耀这么一个巨大的数字？ - Shoes and belts should be understated, not flashy.
鞋子和皮带应不惹眼，不俗气。 - She said that we were facing a few difficulties, which was a fairly understated way of putting it!
她说我们有些困难，这真是相当轻描淡写的说法！ - In fact, you could argue the group is a little understated.
事实上，该集团可以说有点低调。 - It cannot be understated just how important it is to let elements breathe in your design.
“留白”对于网页设计是很重要的，留白不至于让你页面元素都堆积在一起。 - We're talking about a basic, low-cut lace-up without any glitz that delivers a wholesome serving of understated style.
我们谈论的一个基本的，低切花边行动没有任何浮华，它提供了健康服务的低估风格。 - The details, the architectural elements, things that are surprising but still understated.
喜欢它的细节和建筑元素，以及那些令人惊喜却依然低调的元素。 - That probably explains why the ebullient Mr Ballmer was conspicuously understated this week as he outlined his deal with Yahoo.
或许这解释了为什么一向热情洋溢的鲍尔默在上周概述与雅虎的交易时表现非常低调的原因。 - Men and women who wear jewelry should select only conservative and understated pieces.
佩带珠宝的男人女士应该只选择传统的、不招人眼目的珠宝。