音标:[.ʌndә'steitid] ; 柯林斯词典等级:1 级;
a. 轻描淡写的;低调的;朴素的;不夸张的
s. exhibiting restrained good taste

考试类型:[GRE]
词性分布:
形容词100%

understated的用法和样例:

例句

用作形容词(adj.)
  1. I expressed my opinion in understated words.我以十分有节制的措辞表达了自己的观点。
  2. He often speaks in the most understated manner possible.他说话尽可能保持低调。
  3. Understated elegance and nuance are the key features of his poems.淡雅与细腻是他诗作的关键特征。
  4. On such occasions, she always dressed herself with understated elegance.在这样的场合,她总是衣着朴素而又大方。

词汇搭配

  • understate轻描淡写地说...

经典引文

  • Simple dressingsunderstated yet strong clothes in subdued colors.

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