| 释义 |
ˈartlessly, adv.
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
1. Without art or skill.
1625Purchas Pilgrims II. 1186 A crucifix painted on a linen cloth..yet artlessly wrought.
2. In an artless manner; without artifice; with frank simplicity, guilelessly.
1713Pope To Addison 14 Dec. (J.) Nature and truth, though never so low or vulgar, are yet pleasing when openly and artlessly represented. 1853C. Brontë Villette xxix. 333 He liked that too—admired it artlessly, like a child. |