unbecoming
UK/.ʌnbi'kʌmiŋ/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Not flattering or appropriate; not in keeping with expected standards of behaviour.
不合适的，不得体的，不相称的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedunnot, reversal
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becomroot
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ingcontinuous / action of
=unbecoming
Common Collocations
- 1.conduct unbecoming有失体统的行为
- 2.unbecoming behavior不得体的举止
- 3.[unbecoming of someone]有损某人身份的
- 4.wholly unbecoming极为不雅
Example Sentences
- 1.
Such rude behavior is unbecoming of a senior manager.
- 2.
The officer was reprimanded for conduct unbecoming his rank.
- 3.
That shade of yellow is rather unbecoming on her.