conspicuously

IPA/kənˈspɪkjuəsli/
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conspicuously — 副詞

1. so that it stands out and people notice it at once, either because it is unusual

1.副詞C1
釋義

顯眼；醒目

以很容易被注意到的方式

so that it stands out and people notice it at once, either because it is unusually obvious or because it seems meant to be seen

例句

Christopher parked his sports car conspicuously outside the small church.

Christopher 把跑車醒目地停在小教堂外面。

verb + conspicuously + place phrase showing deliberate display

The red donation box stood conspicuously by the stage all evening.

紅色捐款箱整晚都顯眼地放在舞台旁邊。

conspicuously placed where everyone can see it

常見搭配
  • conspicuously absent
  • conspicuously missing
  • conspicuously quiet
  • conspicuously placed
  • conspicuously displayed
  • conspicuously dressed
同義詞
  • noticeably

    the closest neutral synonym for something easy to notice

  • prominently

    often used when something is placed where it can be seen clearly

  • obviously

    stronger in tone and often suggests there is no doubt

  • ostentatiously

    adds a negative sense of showing off

反義詞

文法句型

verb + conspicuously + place phrase

conspicuously + adjective / past participle

be conspicuously + adjective

用法筆記

Often used with verbs such as 'place', 'wear', or 'park' when something is left where others will easily notice it. It also commonly appears before adjectives or past participles such as 'absent', 'missing', or 'quiet' when a person's lack or behaviour stands out.

常見錯誤

The sign was conspicuously in the window.
The sign was placed conspicuously in the window.
'conspicuously' usually modifies a verb, adjective, or participle, not just a location phrase.
He spoke conspicuously about the delay.
He spoke openly about the delay.
'conspicuously' means in a noticeable way, not in an honest or direct way.

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常見搭配

副詞搭配

  • rather conspicuously
  • all too conspicuously

常用片語

  • conspicuously absent
  • conspicuously missing
  • conspicuously displayed
  • conspicuously placed