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

GRE

Collins.1 / BNC.33269 / COCA.19153



牛津词典

adj.

  1. 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

    1. ADJ 朴素的;低调的;不夸张的;不惹眼的
      If you describe a style, colour, or effect as understated, you mean that it is not obvious.
      1. 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。
      2. ...his typically understated humour.
        他那典型的低调幽默

    双语例句

    1. The dress reflects our signature style of understated elegance with a strong feeling of individuality.
      这条裙子体现了我们所追求的低调优雅又有强烈个性感的独特风格。
    2. 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。
    3. Ultimately, creating readable and testable code is one of the main, if understated, goals of porting legacy code to a new language such as Python.
      总之,毫不夸张地说,创建可阅读和可测试的代码是将遗留代码移植到Python这样的新语言的一个主要目标。
    4. 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。
    5. Cook, an understated business-type, had overseen Apple through a few upgrades to its iPhone, iPad and Mac computers.
      低调的库克带领苹果公司对iPhone、iPad和Mac电脑进行了多次升级。
    6. 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。
    7. 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。
    8. 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。
    9. But it is a deeper film than this suggests; full of pathos and understated emotion.
      但电影的蕴意则要深刻得多,充满了忧伤以及尽在不言中的情感。
    10. As a drawing, my Matisse is understated yet very powerful.
      作为一幅画,我的这幅马蒂斯的画作很朴素,但却非常有力量。
    11. Shoes and belts should be understated, not flashy.
      鞋子和皮带应不惹眼,不俗气。
    12. 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。
    13. Indeed, the importance of regional economic integration for global stability and security cannot be understated.
      我们不能低估了区域经济整合对全球稳定和安全的重要性。
    14. 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?
    15. Some parts may actually be substantially understated.
      有些部分实际上可能是被大大低估了。
    16. The music consists of five notes only, and the four musical phrases are slowly unrolled and very understated.
      曲调的音域仅有五度,4个乐句皆以级进方式缓缓展开,显得十分内在。
    17. In fact, you could argue the group is a little understated.
      事实上,该集团可以说有点低调。
    18. And you are certain to find one that is as bold or understated as you are.
      而你一定会找到一个大胆的,或者是低估了你的。
    19. 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。
    20. Given this picture, it should come as no surprise that Argentina is the one economy under our coverage where we have long maintained that inflation is officially understated, Anderson says.
      有鉴于此,人们不应感到意外的是,在我们研究覆盖的国家中,阿根廷是我们长期认为官方通胀低报的一个经济体,安德森表示。
    21. 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!
    22. ESCADA SPORT represents understated chic, metropolitan allure and young femininity.
      ESCADASPORT象征着柔和时尚、都市魅力和年轻的女性气质。
    23. Clean: our visual style is clean and understated.
      清楚:我们的视觉风格是清楚和容易理解的。
    24. They are understated rather than fancy, like our gardens, with their naturalistic elegance.
      它们与我们的园林一样低调而不张扬,有种浑然天成的雅致。
    25. Black dress shoes are easy& they're understated and tasteful.
      黑色礼服鞋非常从容&它们低调而且有品位。
    26. When you want something which is understated and edgy at the same time, these are it.
      当您想要的东西是低估和前卫在同一时间,这些都是它。
    27. The colors are white, pink and mirrored gold in glass, metal, light wood ceilings and fiberglass for an understated opulence.
      颜色是白色,粉红色和镜像玻璃,金属,轻木天花板和玻璃纤维为低估富裕金牌。
    28. The impact and importance of following an agile, iterative and incremental approach cannot be understated.
      很多人无法理解遵循敏捷、迭代和递增的方法的影响和重要性。

    英英释义

    adj

    1. exhibiting restrained good taste
      1. the room is pleasant and understated

      Synonym:    unostentatiousunpretentious