Wordiyouncomfortably
🇬🇧 UK/ʌn'kʌmf(ə)təb(ə)li/🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈkʌmftəbli/
B2
Definitions
adv.
In a way that causes physical or mental discomfort or unease
不舒适地；不自在地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedunnot, reversal
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comtogether, with
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aconnector
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blecapable of, worthy of
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lyin the manner of
=uncomfortably
Common Collocations
- 1.uncomfortably close近得令人不安
- 2.uncomfortably aware不安地意识到
- 3.uncomfortably hot热得难受
- 4.sit uncomfortably坐立不安
Example Sentences
- 1.
The room was uncomfortably hot, making it hard to concentrate.
- 2.
She shifted uncomfortably in her seat as the questions grew more personal.
- 3.
The deadline is uncomfortably close, and we still have much to do.