ungainly

.ʌn'geinli
雅思GRE

英文释义

s lacking grace in movement or posture
s difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

中文翻译

a. 难看的, 不优雅的, 粗陋的

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记忆技巧

un-表示否定,gainly意为优雅的、灵活的,结合起来ungainly表示“不优雅”的,形容笨拙或不灵活的状态。

例句

1. The young child moved in an ungainly manner as he tried to walk for the first time.
小孩在第一次尝试走路时,动作显得笨拙。
2. The tall giraffe looked ungainly as it ran across the open field.
高大的长颈鹿在开阔的草地上奔跑时显得笨拙。
3. She felt ungainly in her new shoes, struggling to keep her balance.
她在新鞋子里感觉笨拙,努力保持平衡。

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