Wordiyoinnocuous
🇬🇧 UK/i'nɒkjuәs/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Not harmful or dangerous; unlikely to cause offence or controversy
无害的；无伤大雅的；不引起争议的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinnot, opposite of
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nocroot
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uconnector
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ousfull of, having the quality of
=innocuous
Common Collocations
- 1.innocuous comment无害的评论
- 2.innocuous substance无害的物质
- 3.[innocuous] remark[无伤大雅的]言论
Example Sentences
- 1.
The innocuous comment was misinterpreted as criticism by sensitive colleague.
- 2.
The drug appeared innocuous but had dangerous side effects.