| 单词 | moody |
| 释义 | moody (muːdi ) Word forms: moodier , moodiest 1. adjective If you describe someone as moody, you mean that their feelings and behaviour change frequently, and in particular that they often become depressed or angry without any warning. David's mother was unstable and moody. Ray is a complicated, moody man behind the joking front. Synonyms: sulky, cross, wounded, angry moodiness uncountable noun His moodiness may have been caused by his poor health. 2. adjective Someone who is moody is bad-tempered and is unwilling to enjoy themselves. I've been really moody over the last couple of days. moodily (muːdɪli ) adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] He sat and stared moodily out the window. Synonyms: gloomy, sad, miserable, melancholy 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a picture, film, or piece of music as moody, you mean that it suggests particular emotions, especially sad ones. ...moody black and white photographs. ...a blend of melancholy guitars and moody lyrics. Synonyms: sad, gloomy, melancholy, sombre Collocations: moody lighting A subterranean drinking den with moody lighting and a treasure trove of premium spirits that glows invitingly behind the bar. Times, Sunday Times There's a shiny bar, spindly see-through furniture, moody lighting: it's like a chic minimalist watering-hole. Times, Sunday Times The speed with which scenes are filmed, often with no rehearsal, music or moody lighting, means that the writers and cast must be utterly on their game. Times, Sunday Times Emotions run high and who and what to believe are as shady as the moody lighting. Times, Sunday Times Original features including ornate stone fireplaces are matched with super-slick rooms furnished with dark wood and moody lighting. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 喜怒无常的 Japanese: むっつりした |
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