untoward是什么意思？

untoward

英[ˌʌntəˈwɔ:d] 美[ʌnˈtɔrd]

• adj. 意外的， 不顺利的，倔强的，难对付的；

例句

• An inkling of untoward deeds on the part of Hurstwood had come. 现在终于让她得知了一点赫斯渥行为不轨的消息.
• Untoward circumstances prevent me from being with you on this festive occasion. 有些不幸的事件使我不能在这欢庆的时刻和你在一起.
• Tampering with a single enzyme can lead to untoward effects elsewhere. 破坏一种酶可能会导致在别处出现异常。
• The surveyor's report didn't highlight anything untoward... 勘测员的报告没有指明有任何麻烦问题。

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• ADJ
  横生枝节的;意外的
  If you say that something untoward happens, you mean that something happens that is unexpected and causes difficulties.
  例句
  The surveyor's report didn't highlight anything untoward... 勘测员的报告没有指明有任何麻烦问题。 Tampering with a single enzyme can lead to untoward effects elsewhere. 破坏一种酶可能会导致在别处出现异常。

英汉词典释义

• adj.
  意外的, 不顺利的, 不幸的
  Untoward circumstances prevent me from being with you on this festive occasion. 有些不幸的事件使我不能在这欢庆的时刻和你在一起。

英英词典释义

• Adjective
  1. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society;
  "was buried with indecent haste""indecorous behavior""language unbecoming to a lady""unseemly to use profanity""moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
  2. contrary to your interests or welfare;
  "adverse circumstances""made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"