infelicitous是什么意思？

infelicitous

英[ˌɪnfɪ'lɪsɪtəs] 美[ˌɪnfɪˈlɪsɪtəs]

• adj. 不恰当的，不幸的，不适当的， 不贴切的；

例句

• an infelicitous remark 不恰当的评论
• an infelicitous phrase 不贴切的辞句
• 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.
• 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.
• There are several infelicitous remarks in this article. 文中有一些不贴切的措辞。

英汉词典释义

• adj.
  不恰当的;不幸的；不适当的, 不贴切的
  an infelicitous phrase 不贴切的辞句 an infelicitous remark 不恰当的评论

英英词典释义

• 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