unnatural
UK/,ʌn'nætʃərəl/US/.ʌn'næʃәrәl/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Not normal or natural; strange and contrary to nature.
不自然的；反常的；违背自然的。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishun-not, reversal
+
naturalroot
=unnatural
un- (not) + natural = "not natural." Often carries a note of disturbing strangeness (an unnatural silence).
Common Collocations
- 1.unnatural silence反常的寂静
- 2.unnatural behavior反常的行为
- 3.look unnatural显得不自然
Example Sentences
- 1.
There was an unnatural stillness before the storm.
- 2.
Her smile looked forced and unnatural.