inconspicuous
Significado: Not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous.
Inconspicuous describes something or someone that does not stand out or draw notice. It is frequently used to describe locations, clothing, behaviour, or objects that blend into their surroundings. The word often collocates with 'position,' 'spot,' 'manner,' and 'place,' and carries a neutral or sometimes positive connotation when discretion is valued.
Ejemplos
- She chose an inconspicuous seat at the back of the lecture hall. 她在演讲厅后方选了一个不起眼的座位。Eligió un asiento discreto en la parte trasera del aula magna.彼女は講義室の後ろの目立たない席を選びました。그녀는 강의실 뒷편의 눈에 띄지 않는 자리를 골랐습니다.
- The security cameras were designed to be as inconspicuous as possible. 监控摄像头被设计得尽可能不引人注目。Las cámaras de seguridad estaban diseñadas para pasar lo más inadvertidas posible.防犯カメラはできるだけ目立たないように設計されていました。방범 카메라는 가능한 한 눈에 띄지 않도록 설계되어 있었습니다.
- He tried to remain inconspicuous whilst observing the meeting from the corridor. 他试图在走廊观察会议时保持低调。Intentó pasar desapercibido mientras observaba la reunión desde el pasillo.彼は廊下から会議を観察しながら、目立たないようにしていました。그는 복도에서 회의를 관찰하면서 눈에 띄지 않으려고 노력했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general, academic, professional
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin inconspicuus, from in- (not) and conspicuus (visible, striking), itself from conspicere (to look at). The English form has been in use since the early 17th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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