网站首页  词典首页

请输入您要查询的词汇:

 

词汇 unmanlike
释义

Definition of unmanlike in English:

unmanlike

adjective (ˌ)ʌnˈmanlʌɪk
  • 1Inappropriate to or unbefitting a man; beneath the standards of behaviour expected of a man; dishonourable, shameful, ungentlemanly.

  • 2Unlike or uncharacteristic of a man (especially as opposed to a woman or child), or of a human being (as opposed to an animal, supernatural being, etc.).

  • 3Lacking qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, fortitude, self-control, etc.; characterized by weakness or timidity; unmasculine, effeminate.

adverb (ˌ)ʌnˈmanlʌɪk
  • In an unmanly manner; unmanfully; (also) in a manner untypical of a human being (as opposed to an animal). Now rare.

Origin

Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From un- + manlike.

Definition of unmanlike in US English:

unmanlike

adjective(ˌ)ʌnˈmanlʌɪk
  • 1Inappropriate to or unbefitting a man; beneath the standards of behaviour expected of a man; dishonourable, shameful, ungentlemanly.

  • 2Unlike or uncharacteristic of a man (especially as opposed to a woman or child), or of a human being (as opposed to an animal, supernatural being, etc.).

  • 3Lacking qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, fortitude, self-control, etc.; characterized by weakness or timidity; unmasculine, effeminate.

adverb(ˌ)ʌnˈmanlʌɪk
  • In an unmanly manner; unmanfully; (also) in a manner untypical of a human being (as opposed to an animal). Now rare.

Origin

Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From un- + manlike.

随便看

 

春雷网英语在线翻译词典收录了464360条英语词汇在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用英语词汇的中英文双语翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2000-2024 Sndmkt.com All Rights Reserved 更新时间:2024/12/28 15:15:00