| 单词 | conspicuous |
| 释义 | conspicuous (kənspɪkjuəs ) 1. adjective If someone or something is conspicuous, people can see or notice them very easily. He spent his money in a conspicuous way on fast cars and luxury holidays. You may feel tearful in situations where you feel conspicuous. conspicuously adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] Johnston's name was conspicuously absent from the list. 2. conspicuous by one's absence phrase If you say that someone or something is conspicuous by their absence, you are drawing attention to the fact that they are not in a place or situation where you think they should be. He was conspicuous by his absence in the post-match celebrations. Collocations: conspicuous display of Conspicuous displays of hygiene will be much in evidence. Times,Sunday Times Conspicuous displays of wealth are often as distasteful as the envy they provoke. Times, Sunday Times Monotheist religions of the people of the book were tolerated but conspicuous displays of faith, such as bells and processions, were discouraged. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After two debates in which a great deal was said, the most conspicuous feature of the third was what remained unsaid. Times, Sunday Times Its name comes from a less conspicuous feature — a little silver comma on the underside, visible when the wings are closed. Times, Sunday Times In flight, the blue underwings and red vent are conspicuous features. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These included conspicuous features such as blue coats and red trousers for the infantry and cavalry. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many of the conspicuous features of aging reflect a decline in neuronal function. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 General dissatisfaction prevails, especially with the conspicuous lack of coordination between the naval and the military branches. Times, Sunday Times Despite the likely effect, there has been a conspicuous lack of complaint from the league's managers. Times, Sunday Times Coupled with the rhythmic metre of the sentences and their conspicuous lack of adverbs, the language feels as simple and durable as thick-woven fabric. The Times Literary Supplement The scoreline was the only result that would have sent both teams through and there were claims of a conspicuous lack of attacking intent towards the end of the match. Times, Sunday Times Like most people born poor and proud, to her, grace and good manners — or a conspicuous lack of them — would always outweigh any political virtues or failings. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 引人注意 Japanese: 目立った |
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