单词 | pretty |
释义 | pretty adj (-ier, -iest) 1 pleasing and attractive, without being beautiful or magnificent 漂亮的, 可爱的, 精致的(并非华丽的或堂皇的) a pretty child, pattern, tune 可爱的孩子、 好看的花样、 好听的曲调 a pretty (ie effeminate-looking) boy 俊俏的男孩儿 What a pretty dress! 多漂亮的连衣裙哪! She looks very pretty in that hat. 她戴著那顶帽子真是漂亮极了. The bodies of the victims were not a pretty sight. 这些受害者的尸体惨不忍睹. =>Usage at beautiful 用法见beautiful. 2 (a) (esp dated 尤作旧) fine; good 美好的; 良好的 a pretty wit, compliment, turn of phrase 敏捷的头脑、 动听的恭维话、 巧妙的措辞. (b) (ironic 反语) not pleasing 糟糕的 You´ve got yourself into a pretty mess now! 你现在可惹了麻烦了! This a pretty state of affairs! 事情糟透了! 3 (idm 习语) (as) ,pretty as a `picture very pretty 非常漂亮. come to such a pass/a pretty pass => pass1. not just a pretty `face not just sb who is superficially attractive without having other qualities or abilities 不仅相貌好(尚有其他优点) His good looks won him the election but he has still to prove that he´s not just a pretty face. 他由於仪表堂堂而当选, 但他尚须证明决非徒有其表. a pretty `penny a lot of money 大量金钱 Renovating that house will cost you a pretty penny. 为了整修那所房子, 你得花很多钱. pretty, adv 1 fairly or moderately 相当; 颇 The situation seems pretty hopeless. 这情况似乎没有多大希望了. She seemed pretty satisfied with the result. 她对那结果似乎相当满意. =>Usage at fairly 用法见fairly. 2 (idm 习语) pretty much/nearly/well almost 几乎; 差不多 The two are pretty much the same. 这两个简直一模一样. The car is pretty nearly new. 那辆车跟新的差不多. My patience is pretty well exhausted. 我几乎忍无可忍. sitting pretty => sit. |
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