understated是什么意思？

understated

英[ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd] 美[ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd]

• adj. 朴素的，简朴的，轻描淡写的，有节制的，低调的；
• vt. 没有充分地陈述实情(understate的过去式和过去分词)，少说，少报（某数目等），轻描淡写地陈述；
• vi. 轻描淡写的陈述，不完全的陈述；

例句

• I have always liked understated clothes. 我一向喜欢简朴的衣服。
• ...his typically understated humour. 他那典型的低调幽默
• I have always liked understated clothes — simple shapes which take a lot of hard work to get right. 我一直喜欢不太惹眼的衣服——简单的款式需要下大工夫才能弄得恰到好处。
• The dress reflects our signature style of understated elegance with a strong feeling of individuality. 这条裙子体现了我们所追求的低调优雅又有强烈个性感的独特风格。

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• ADJ
  朴素的；低调的；不夸张的；不惹眼的
  If you describe a style, colour, or effect as understated, you mean that it is not obvious.
  例句
  I have always liked understated clothes — simple shapes which take a lot of hard work to get right. 我一直喜欢不太惹眼的衣服——简单的款式需要下大工夫才能弄得恰到好处。 ...his typically understated humour. 他那典型的低调幽默

英英词典释义

• Adjective
  1. exhibiting restrained good taste;
  "the room is pleasant and understated"