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单词 conspicuous
释义 con·spic·u·ous
\kənzˈpikyəwəs, -nˈsp-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin conspicuus, from conspicere to get sight of, perceive, from com- + -spicere (from specere to look) — more at spy
1. : obvious to the eye or mind : plainly visible : manifest
 < conspicuous at a great distance >
 < an intention conspicuous only to his friends >
2. : attracting or tending to attract attention by reason of size, brilliance, contrast, station : striking, eminent
 < a conspicuous tower >
 < conspicuous statesmen >
3. : undesirably noticeable by reason of violation of good taste or sense
 < a conspicuous necktie >
 < against spending money for cement sidewalks, which he considered conspicuous waste — E.W.Smith >
Synonyms: see noticeable
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