untoward
untoward
英[ˌʌntəˈwɔ:d]美[ʌnˈtɔrd]
adj.意外的, 不顺利的,倔强的,难对付的;
例句
An inkling of untoward deeds on the part of Hurstwood had come.现在终于让她得知了一点赫斯渥行为不轨的消息.
Untoward circumstances prevent me from being with you on this festive occasion.有些不幸的事件使我不能在这欢庆的时刻和你在一起.
Tampering with a single enzyme can lead to untoward effects elsewhere.破坏一种酶可能会导致在别处出现异常。
The surveyor's report didn't highlight anything untoward...勘测员的报告没有指明有任何麻烦问题。
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
ADJ
横生枝节的;意外的
If you say that something untoward happens, you mean that something happens that is unexpected and causes difficulties.
例句
The surveyor's report didn't highlight anything untoward...勘测员的报告没有指明有任何麻烦问题。Tampering with a single enzyme can lead to untoward effects elsewhere.破坏一种酶可能会导致在别处出现异常。英汉词典释义
adj.
意外的, 不顺利的, 不幸的
Untoward circumstances prevent me from being with you on this festive occasion.有些不幸的事件使我不能在这欢庆的时刻和你在一起。倔强的;难对付的
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society;
"was buried with indecent haste""indecorous behavior""language unbecoming to a lady""unseemly to use profanity""moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"2. contrary to your interests or welfare;
"adverse circumstances""made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"