understated
英 [ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd]
美 [ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd]
adj. 淡雅的; 素雅的; 柔和的; 不过分的
v. 轻描淡写; 避重就轻地说
understate的过去分词和过去式
过去分词：understated 过去式：understated
Collins.1 / BNC.33269 / COCA.19153
牛津词典
adj.
- 淡雅的；素雅的；柔和的；不过分的
if a style, colour, etc. is understated , it is pleasing and elegant in a way that is not too obvious
柯林斯词典
- ADJ 朴素的；低调的；不夸张的；不惹眼的
If you describe a style, colour, or effect asunderstated, you mean that it is not obvious.- I have always liked understated clothes — simple shapes which take a lot of hard work to get right.
我一直喜欢不太惹眼的衣服——简单的款式需要下大工夫才能弄得恰到好处。 - ...his typically understated humour.
他那典型的低调幽默
- I have always liked understated clothes — simple shapes which take a lot of hard work to get right.
英英释义
adj
- exhibiting restrained good taste
- the room is pleasant and understated
双语例句
- She said that we were facing a few difficulties, which was a fairly understated way of putting it!
她说我们有些困难，这真是相当轻描淡写的说法！ - They are understated rather than fancy, like our gardens, with their naturalistic elegance.
它们与我们的园林一样低调而不张扬，有种浑然天成的雅致。 - The dress reflects our signature style of understated elegance with a strong feeling of individuality.
这条裙子体现了我们所追求的低调优雅又有强烈个性感的独特风格。 - Most analysts believe the published budget is understated& in which case, why trumpet such a big number?
大多数分析家认为公布的预算是不夸张的&在什么情况下，为什么炫耀这么一个巨大的数字？ - Some parts may actually be substantially understated.
有些部分实际上可能是被大大低估了。 - Indeed, the importance of regional economic integration for global stability and security cannot be understated.
我们不能低估了区域经济整合对全球稳定和安全的重要性。 - The details, the architectural elements, things that are surprising but still understated.
喜欢它的细节和建筑元素，以及那些令人惊喜却依然低调的元素。 - That probably explains why the ebullient Mr Ballmer was conspicuously understated this week as he outlined his deal with Yahoo.
或许这解释了为什么一向热情洋溢的鲍尔默在上周概述与雅虎的交易时表现非常低调的原因。 - In fact, you could argue the group is a little understated.
事实上，该集团可以说有点低调。 - And you are certain to find one that is as bold or understated as you are.
而你一定会找到一个大胆的，或者是低估了你的。