fetching

IPA/ˈfetʃɪŋ/
KK[fˈɛtʃɪŋ]IPA/ˈfetʃɪŋ/

fetching — 形容詞

  • fetchingpositive
  • more fetchingcomparative
  • most fetchingsuperlative

1. used for someone or for clothes that look especially attractive and easy to noti

1.形容詞C1
釋義

迷人的

外表好看，很能吸引目光

used for someone or for clothes that look especially attractive and easy to notice.

例句

Shirin looked fetching in a green coat at the winter market.

Shirin 穿著綠色外套逛冬季市集時，看起來很迷人。

linking verb: look fetching

The shop window displayed a fetching silk dress beside plain uniforms.

櫥窗裡那件迷人的絲質洋裝，擺在樸素制服旁邊特別顯眼。

common noun collocation: fetching dress

常見搭配
  • fetching dress
  • fetching smile
  • fetching hat
  • fetching outfit
  • look fetching
同義詞
  • attractive

    is broader and works for looks, ideas, offers, and many other things.

  • charming

    adds warmth and personal appeal, not just good looks.

  • striking

    suggests a stronger visual effect that stands out immediately.

反義詞
  • plain

    suggests a simple look that does not stand out.

  • unattractive

    is the direct opposite for appearance that does not please people.

  • drab

    focuses on a dull look with little colour or life.

文法句型

look fetching

a fetching dress

a fetching smile

用法筆記

Mostly used for a person's appearance or for clothes, often with a slightly old-fashioned tone. It commonly appears after look or be, or before nouns such as dress, hat, smile, and skirt.

常見錯誤

The new timetable is fetching.
The new timetable is appealing.
'fetching' is mainly used for looks and clothing, not for plans or ideas.
He felt fetching after the haircut.
He looked fetching after the haircut.
'fetching' describes how someone appears, not an inner feeling.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • fetching dress
  • fetching smile
  • fetching outfit

常用片語

  • look fetching
  • seem fetching