| 单词 | conspicuous |
| 释义 | conspicuous (once / 288 pages) adj Keep your eye on the adjective conspicuous for something that stands out so much you notice it right away — like that zit in the center of your friend's forehead. Conspicuous comes from the adjectival form of the Latin verb, conspicere, meaning "to look at." Conspicuous can mean either very obvious to the eye (like something that is conspicuous from a distance) or attracting attention (like conspicuous consumption). If you are doing something wrong, it's wise not to be conspicuous about it! WORD FAMILYconspicuous: conspicuously, conspicuousness, inconspicuous+/conspicuousness: conspicuousnesses/inconspicuous: inconspicuously, inconspicuousness USAGE EXAMPLESArt Duncan transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, where he was twice decorated for conspicuous aerial gallantry. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) She became a perpetual jet-setter, one of the most conspicuous names, faces and figures in the world. Washington Post(Dec 18, 2016) He remained conspicuous after that, not the least for his deliberately awful choice in clothing. Washington Post(Dec 15, 2016) 1adj obvious to the eye or mind a tower conspicuous at a great distance wore conspicuous neckties made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening Syn|Ant attention-getting, eye-catching seizing the attention big, large, prominentconspicuous in position or importance boldclear and distinct crying, egregious, flagrant, glaring, gross, rankconspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible featuredmade a feature or highlight; given prominence in evidenceclearly to be seen markedsingled out for notice or especially for a dire fate outstanding, prominent, salient, spectacular, strikinghaving a quality that thrusts itself into attention indiscreetlacking discretion; injudicious inconspicuous, invisible not prominent or readily noticeable obscure, unnoticeablenot drawing attention 2adj without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious Syn blatant, blazing unconcealed not concealed or hidden |
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