infelicitous

英[ˌɪnfɪ\'lɪsɪtəs]

美[ˌɪnfɪˈlɪsɪtəs]

基本释义

There are several infelicitous remarks in this article.

文中有一些不贴切的措辞。

辞典例句

The infelicitous typesetting was due to illegible copy.

错误的排版是由于难以辨认的拷贝造成的.

互联网

This infelicitous term partly refers to offering consumers a discount to build their own furniture.

这个不太恰当的词汇,部分意思是指向顾客提供折扣,由他们自己组装家具.

互联网

Adjective

1. not appropriate in application; defective;
"an infelicitous remark"
"infelicitous phrasing"
"the infelicitous typesetting was due to illegible copy"
2. marked by or producing unhappiness;
"infelicitous circumstances"
"unhappy caravans, straggling afoot through swamps and canebrakes"- American Guide Series