unimposing
/ˌʌn.ɪmˈpəʊ.zɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌn.ɪmˈpoʊ.zɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-im-ˈpō-ziŋ/ (ame, mw)
unimposing — 形容詞
- unimposingpositive
- more unimposingcomparative
- most unimposingsuperlative
1. used to describe a person, place, or thing whose appearance is ordinary or plain
不起眼的
外表平凡、不引人注目的
used to describe a person, place, or thing whose appearance is ordinary or plain, so that it does not attract attention or make a strong impression
The village library was an unimposing one-room building, yet it held over ten thousand books.
這間村莊圖書館只是個不起眼的單間建築，但裡面收藏了超過一萬本書。
collocation: unimposing building — contrast with inner value
Daichi seemed unimposing with his quiet voice, but his ideas later transformed the department.
Daichi 因為說話輕聲細語而顯得很不起眼，但他的想法後來徹底改變了整個部門。
linking verb pattern: seemed unimposing
From the outside the cafe looked unimposing, but inside it was warm and lively.
這家咖啡店從外面看起來很不起眼，但裡面溫暖又有活力。
The painting was small and unimposing, hanging in a corner where few visitors noticed it.
這幅畫又小又不起眼，掛在角落裡，很少有參觀者注意到它。
Putri's unimposing manner made strangers underestimate her, until they heard her speak about science.
Putri 那不起眼的態度讓陌生人低估了她，直到聽她談起科學。
- plain
more neutral; focuses on lack of decoration rather than lack of impressiveness
- modest
suggests intentional restraint or humility, not just an ordinary appearance
- unassuming
emphasises that someone does not try to make themselves seem important
- unpretentious
suggests a natural, honest simplicity without show
- imposing
direct opposite — describes something that attracts attention because it is large, grand, or impressive
- impressive
broader opposite — describes anything that causes admiration or respect
- grand
suggests large size and rich decoration that demands attention
文法句型
unimposing + noun
be/look/seem + unimposing
用法筆記
Commonly used to highlight a contrast between an ordinary outward appearance and an inner quality or value.