ugly
/ˈʌɡli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈʌɡli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈə-glē/ (ame, mw)
ugly — 形容詞
- uglypositive
- ugliercomparative
- ugliestsuperlative
1. describes a person, object, or place whose physical appearance is not pleasing t
難看的
外觀不美、讓人不想看的
describes a person, object, or place whose physical appearance is not pleasing to look at — for example, a face with deep scars, an old sofa with stains and ripped fabric, or a building covered in peeling paint.
The old armchair was covered in ugly stains and had ripped fabric.
那張舊扶手椅上有難看的污漬，布料也破了。
collocation: ugly stains
Amira felt self-conscious about the ugly scar on her knee from the bike accident.
Amira 因為膝蓋上來自腳踏車事故的難看疤痕而感到不自在。
collocation: ugly scar
The street was lined with ugly concrete blocks that had broken windows.
那條街道兩旁滿是外觀難看的混凝土建築，窗戶也破了。
Inès thought the bright orange curtains were too ugly for the living room.
Inès 覺得那幅鮮橘色窗簾太難看，不適合放在客廳。
An ugly stain on the new carpet caught everyone's eye during dinner.
晚餐時，新地毯上一塊難看的污漬吸引了大家的目光。
- hideous
much stronger and more extreme than 'ugly'; suggests something is shockingly unpleasant to look at
- unsightly
more formal; usually describes buildings, objects, or views rather than people
- unattractive
softer and more polite than 'ugly'; often a deliberate understatement
- plain
describes a person, especially a woman, who is not especially good-looking in a neutral, non-harsh way
- beautiful
the most direct opposite; describes something very pleasing to look at
- attractive
describes something pleasing in appearance, often in a way that draws positive attention
文法句型
ugly + noun
be/look + ugly
常見錯誤
2. describes a situation, event, or way of behaving that is unpleasant because it i
兇險的
涉及暴力或敵意的場面
describes a situation, event, or way of behaving that is unpleasant because it involves or suggests violence, hostility, or danger — for example, a crowd that starts shouting and pushing, or the tense atmosphere in a room just before a fight begins.
The argument outside the bar quickly turned ugly when bottles were thrown.
酒吧外的爭執在有人扔酒瓶後迅速變得兇險。
turned ugly
Sora could sense the ugly mood as the crowd began to push and shout.
Sora 能感覺到群眾開始推擠叫囂時那股兇險的氣氛。
collocation: ugly mood
Reports of ugly scenes at the protest filled the evening news broadcast.
晚間新聞報導了抗議現場的暴力場面。
An ugly fight broke out between two drivers after the car accident.
車禍後兩名司機之間爆發了一場激烈鬥毆。
Megan walked away from the meeting before things could get ugly.
Megan 在情況變兇險之前便抽身離開了會議。
文法句型
get/turn + ugly
ugly + noun (scene/fight/mood)
用法筆記
This sense is very common in fixed expressions like 'turn ugly' and 'get ugly', where the subject is typically a situation, argument, or crowd — not a person. You would not say 'He is ugly' to mean he is threatening; use 'menacing' or 'aggressive' instead.
常見錯誤
3. describes something that causes a disagreeable experience through hearing, smell
刺耳；難聞
視覺以外感官覺得不舒服
describes something that causes a disagreeable experience through hearing, smell, or taste rather than through sight — for instance, a harsh and grating noise, a bad smell rising from a blocked drain, or a bitter taste that you want to spit out.
An ugly sound came from the car engine just before it stopped working.
汽車引擎在停止運轉前發出了一聲刺耳的聲音。
ugly sound
Hamza held his nose as an ugly smell rose from the kitchen drain.
Hamza 捏住鼻子，因為一股難聞的氣味從廚房水槽的排水管冒上來。
ugly smell
The cheap wine had an ugly taste that reminded Vivek of sour vinegar.
那瓶便宜的葡萄酒有種難喝的味道，讓 Vivek 想起酸醋。
An ugly noise from the neighbour's flat kept the whole building awake.
鄰居公寓傳來的刺耳噪音讓整棟樓的人都睡不著。
- unpleasant
broader and more general; works for all senses and is more neutral in tone
- disgusting
much stronger; suggests a feeling of revulsion, especially for smells and tastes
- nasty
informal; can describe bad smells, tastes, or sounds with a slightly stronger negative feeling
文法句型
ugly + sense noun (sound/smell/taste)
用法筆記
This sense is less common than sense 1 (visual ugliness). It is used most naturally with specific sensory nouns: 'ugly sound', 'ugly smell', 'ugly taste'. It is rarely used for touch ('ugly texture' is possible but unusual).
常見錯誤
ugly — 副詞
1. in a way that is unpleasant to look at, or in a hostile or violent manner — note
難看地
以醜陋或敵意的方式
in a way that is unpleasant to look at, or in a hostile or violent manner — note that the single-word adverb form 'uglily' exists but is very rare; speakers almost always use the phrase 'in an ugly way' instead.
The old library was renovated in an ugly way that ruined its original charm.
那座舊圖書館以一種難看的方式翻新，破壞了原有的韻味。
in an ugly way
Heloísa's dress had been stitched together in an ugly manner with mismatched thread.
Heloísa 的洋裝用不搭調的線以難看的方式縫合起來。
in an ugly manner
The dispute between the neighbours was handled in an ugly fashion by both sides.
鄰居之間的糾紛以惡劣的方式處理，雙方都不讓步。
Christopher's face twisted in an ugly way as he tried not to show his anger.
Christopher 的臉以難看的方式扭曲，因為他試圖不表現出怒氣。
文法句型
in an ugly way / manner / fashion
用法筆記
This adverb sense is rare in everyday English. Most speakers would rephrase: instead of 'He behaved uglily', they would say 'He behaved in an ugly way' or simply use the adjective ('His behaviour was ugly').