unworn
unworn — 形容詞
- unwornpositive
- more unworncomparative
- most unwornsuperlative
1. describing a surface or object that still has its original form or texture becau
未磨損的
表面因未經使用而未受損傷
describing a surface or object that still has its original form or texture because it has not been rubbed, walked on, or handled enough to show any signs of damage or thinning.
The soles of these hiking boots look almost unworn after two years of use.
這雙登山靴的鞋底使用兩年後，看起來幾乎沒有磨損。
collocation: unworn soles / unworn surface
The path through the forest remained unworn because few people ever walked there.
森林裡那條小徑因為很少人走，仍然保持完好。
Wei noticed that the carpet in the corner was still unworn, unlike the busy hallway.
偉注意到角落的地毯仍然完好，不像繁忙的走廊那塊已經磨損了。
The old stone steps in the temple were surprisingly unworn despite their age.
寺廟裡古老的石階雖然年代久遠，卻出奇地完好無損。
Kofi checked the tire treads and told the driver they were almost unworn.
科菲檢查了輪胎的花紋，告訴司機輪胎幾乎沒有磨損。
- pristine
suggests perfect, like-new condition; broader than unworn as it can apply to never-used items too
- unblemished
focus on having no marks or defects rather than no friction damage
- untouched
suggests nobody has used or interfered with the object
文法句型
unworn + noun
be/remain/seem + unworn
用法筆記
Commonly used for surfaces that lose material through friction: carpets, paths, soles, tool surfaces, or mechanical parts. Attributive use ("unworn carpet") is slightly less frequent than predicative ("the carpet is unworn").
常見錯誤
2. describing an item of clothing, a pair of shoes, or an accessory that has never
未穿過的
衣物從未穿在身上
describing an item of clothing, a pair of shoes, or an accessory that has never been put on a person's body, often still with its original tags or in its packaging.
Liam found three unworn shirts in their original packaging at the back of the closet.
連恩在衣櫃深處找到三件還沒穿過、仍放在原包裝裡的襯衫。
unworn + still in original packaging
The charity shop received a box of unworn shoes with the price tags still attached.
慈善商店收到一箱還沒穿過、標價牌還掛著的鞋子。
Ananya decided to return the unworn dress to the store for a full refund.
安納雅決定把那件還沒穿過的洋裝退回店裡，要求全額退款。
The tailor wrapped the unworn suit in tissue paper and placed it in a garment bag.
裁縫師把那套還沒穿過的西裝用薄紙包好，放進防塵袋裡。
Elena gave away three unworn pairs of winter gloves that no longer fit her.
艾蓮娜把三雙尺寸不合、還沒戴過的冬季手套送給了別人。
文法句型
unworn + noun
remain + unworn
still unworn
用法筆記
Restricted to items that are worn on the body — clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, watches, jewellery. Not used for household items (an unworn sofa) or tools. Distinguish from Sense 1: a coat may be unworn (Sense 2 — never worn) but look worn (Sense 1 — shows damage from use).
常見錯誤
3. describing a person's mind, attitude, or creative output as still fresh, lively,
不陳腐的
心態或創意仍保持新鮮
describing a person's mind, attitude, or creative output as still fresh, lively, and not dulled or tired by repeated experience — for example, an enthusiasm that has not faded over many years, or an artistic style that does not feel predictable.
Even after forty years of teaching, Mrs. Chen's enthusiasm for her subject remained unworn.
即使教了四十年書，陳老師對自己科目的熱情依然絲毫不減。
figurative: unworn enthusiasm
The young illustrator's unworn imagination produced children's books full of colour and surprise.
那位年輕插畫家源源不絕的想像力，創作出充滿色彩和驚喜的童書。
attributive: unworn imagination
Diego's wonder at the ocean was unworn, as if he saw it for the first time every morning.
迪亞哥對海洋的驚嘆之情從未消退，彷彿他每天都是第一次看到。
Critics praised the novelist for her unworn perspective on a story that had been told many times before.
評論家讚揚那位小說家對一個老故事採取了別出心裁的視角。
The old carpenter had an unworn curiosity about every new tool that arrived in the workshop.
老木匠對車間裡每一把新工具都保持著永不消退的好奇心。
文法句型
unworn + noun
remain + unworn
用法筆記
Figurative and formal register. Typical subjects: enthusiasm, imagination, curiosity, wonder, perspective, style. Avoid in casual conversation; prefer "fresh" or "still lively" in everyday speech.