homely 详细解释

homely

['həumli]

adj.家常的, 平凡的, 相貌平庸的, 简单且好的

a.

1. 家庭的; 家庭般的

This hotel is a homely and comfortable establishment.

这家旅馆亲切而舒适。

2. 家常的, 普通的

The psychologist explained my problem in homely terms.

那位心理学家用浅显的词语解释了我的问题。

3. 朴实无华的; 不做作的

4. 【美】(人或容貌)不好看的

Mary was a homely girl.

玛丽其貌不扬。

词形变化

形容词比较级: homelier | 形容词最高级: homeliest | 名词: homeliness |

词义辨析

同义:

a.普通的; 不好看的

simple  ordinary  common  plain  unattractive

a.家庭般的

homelike  comfortable  domestic  

同义参见:

humble  unsightly  ugly  

反义参见:

beautiful  

英英释义

形容词 homely:

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

同义词:plain

having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable

同义词:homelike, homey, homy

plain and unpretentious

without artificial refinement or elegance

补充

homelyhomely英:[ˈhəumli] 美:[ˈhomli]adj.1.〈尤英〉家常的, 简单的, 普通的Her mother is a homely woman.她母亲是个朴实的妇女。2.〈美〉(人)不好看的, 相貌平庸的

例句

1. I wanted a homely room but I wanted it to look smart, too.我想要一个像家一样舒适的房间, 但也希望它看起来很漂亮。 2. We try and provide a very homely atmosphere.我们试图营造一种非常舒适放松的气氛。 3. Scottish baking is homely, comforting and truly good.苏格兰烘烤食品简单、温馨, 吃起来十分美味可口。 4. Mrs Jones was a pleasant, homely person with a ready smile.琼斯夫人和蔼亲切, 总是面带微笑。 5. The man was homely and fat.那个人长相平平, 有点胖。 6. a modern hotel with a homely atmosphere.一个充满家庭氛围的现代宾馆。 7. homely pleasures.单纯的快乐。 8. She has a homely face.她相貌平平。 9. He's a bit homely but nice.他相貌平平,但心地善良。 10. the homely appeal of farm life简朴的农场生活的魅力 11. The hotel has a homely [=(US) homey] atmosphere.这家旅馆环境温馨。