单词 | unfamiliar |
释义 | unfamiliar (ʌnfəmɪliəʳ ) 1. adjective B2 If something is unfamiliar to you, you know nothing or very little about it, because you have not seen or experienced it before. She grew many wonderful plants that were unfamiliar to me. [+ to] I was alone in an unfamiliar city. Synonyms: strange, new, unknown, different unfamiliarity (ʌnfəmɪliærɪti ) uncountable noun [oft with poss] ...problems which arise from the newness of the approach and its unfamiliarity to prisoners. [+ to] 2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE with noun] B2 If you are unfamiliar with something, it is unfamiliar to you. She speaks no Japanese and is unfamiliar with Japanese culture. [+ with] Synonyms: unacquainted with, a stranger to, unaccustomed to, inexperienced in unfamiliarity uncountable noun ...her unfamiliarity with the politics of the region. [+ with] Collocations: unfamiliar concept Fifteen years ago, however, it was a much more unfamiliar concept and took a little daring on the part of the diner. Times, Sunday Times And other remarkable unfamiliar concepts such as 'space' and 'fresh air'. Times, Sunday Times Some opt for a five-minute homily after each of the three readings, basically to explain any unfamiliar concepts in the passage. Christianity Today If necessary, locate and preview difficult new words and unfamiliar concepts or names. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We were at ease with the unfamiliar environment. Times, Sunday Times The simple fact of the small colony's struggle to survive in an unfamiliar environment and harsh climactic conditions makes a compelling story, however often told. The Times Literary Supplement But for now he has to adapt to the unfamiliar environment, the rapidly rising heat and the unknown threats around every corner. Times, Sunday Times Tackling red tape, understanding cultural differences and even finding premises can all be demanding in an unfamiliar environment. Times, Sunday Times I remember the importance he gave to making their lives, and those of their families, easier and more fun in the unfamiliar environment in which they found themselves. Times, Sunday Times He catches sight of himself in the mirror and sees an unfamiliar face looking back. The Sun It was such an unfamiliar face. Christianity Today Sometimes the sheep did a 'double take' as they appeared to raid their memory banks for information about an unfamiliar face. Times, Sunday Times Playing against unfamiliar faces can be uncomfortable, even for the most established forward. Times, Sunday Times A study showed that we are less likely to spot someone we know if they are with unfamiliar faces. Times, Sunday Times All are curious, with the wildebeest grunting as if they're consulting each other - these things on two legs are an unfamiliar sight. Times,Sunday Times Confronted at the premiere with the unfamiliar sight of an audience screaming for more, the composer turned his back on them and bowed to the musicians. Times, Sunday Times Researchers measured the reaction of 135 four-month-olds to unfamiliar sights, smells and objects. The Sun Then an unfamiliar voice came on the line. Times, Sunday Times An unfamiliar voice answered the phone. Times, Sunday Times In a finding perhaps more encouraging for marital harmony, people tended to be most accurate when they had to listen to their spouse's voice compared with an unfamiliar voice. Times, Sunday Times It's a strange compound of documentary, mystery and folktale, an unfamiliar voice from the centre of a world of secrets. Times, Sunday Times Unfamiliar words abound, including many intriguing professional roles - frippers, woadmongers, cordwainers - and objects - perukes, frislets (small ruffles) and spangles. The Times Literary Supplement It's like hitting them with a hymn with unfamiliar words and tune. Christianity Today I roll the unfamiliar words around in my mouth. Times, Sunday Times Unusual phrases and unfamiliar words in great works of literature command the undivided attention of readers, provoking moments of self-reflection and helping shift brains into a higher gear. Times,Sunday Times They can look up unfamiliar words. Christianity Today Translations: Chinese: 不熟悉的 Japanese: 不慣れの |
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