| 单词 | harmless |
| 释义 | harmless (hɑːʳmləs ) 1. adjective B2 Something that is harmless does not have any bad effects, especially on people's health. Industry has been working at developing harmless substitutes for these gases. This experiment was harmless to the animals. Synonyms: safe, benign, wholesome, innocuous harmlessly adverb [ADVERB with verb] Another missile exploded harmlessly outside the town. 2. adjective If you describe someone or something as harmless, you mean that they are not important and therefore unlikely to annoy other people or cause trouble. He seemed harmless enough. I would not want to deny them a harmless pleasure. Synonyms: inoffensive, innocent, innocuous, gentle harmlessly adverb [ADVERB after verb] It started harmlessly enough, with a statement from the Secretary of State for Social Security. Collocations: generally harmless As with most apps, the propositions are generally harmless (and quite boring). Times, Sunday Times Small amounts of methanol are produced by the metabolism of food and are generally harmless, being metabolized quickly and completely. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although trace amounts are generally harmless, they can still lead to problems over time. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In reality, the serial novels were overdramatic and sensational, but generally harmless. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the concentrations used in such products, they may also have insect repellent properties and are generally harmless to human beings in low doses but can harm sensitive individuals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Small contaminant molecules such as 1,4-dioxane are evaporated to the atmosphere where ultraviolet light breaks down the compound into harmless chemical. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Propylene and vegetable glycol, found in flavoured vapes, are harmless chemicals. The Sun E-cigarettes contain only nicotine and other relatively harmless chemicals. Times, Sunday Times It was harmless entertainment for two nations. Times, Sunday Times Are they simple, harmless entertainment that won't offend and may give you a funny line for the coffee-machine queue? Times, Sunday Times They're best regarded as harmless entertainment. Times, Sunday Times But back in 1935 it was seen as harmless entertainment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was only supposed to be a harmless prank. The Sun Fun and evil join forces, making it more difficult to distinguish between harmless prank and prosecutable crime. Times,Sunday Times They may think it's a harmless prank. The Sun But these harmless pranks soon take a dark turn. Times, Sunday Times He began to organize hunting parties which were actually harmless pranks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This harmless snake prefers the tree tops to life on the ground. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These docile, harmless snakes use several defensive behaviors against predators. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was an important centre of healing; harmless snakes roamed its precincts, and it held a store of various medicinal herbs that could be dispensed at need by its priestesses. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We learnt about nettles and thistles, and how grass, which seemed such harmless stuff, could give you a sudden burn, like sandpaper. Times, Sunday Times Harmless stuff by his standards. Times, Sunday Times It's pretty harmless stuff, after all. Times, Sunday Times Harmless stuff, but maybe more fun for the participants than the viewer. Times, Sunday Times But it was all relatively harmless stuff. Times, Sunday Times It sounds like a brilliant idea, a harmless substance to comfort someone. Times, Sunday Times If this happens, the formaldehyde will immediately be transformed into a harmless substance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A later statement reported that the dye was a harmless substance which was mixed with water and could be washed off clothing with soap and water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Allergic reactions occur when the body's defences react to harmless substances, such as pollen, and research suggests that diverting the immune system could be a successful way of preventing them. Times, Sunday Times Being an element, mercury can not be broken down or degraded into harmless substances. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are using a harmless virus taken from a chimpanzee to ferry genetic material from the coronavirus into human cells. Times,Sunday Times You're right, it's probably caused by a harmless virus. The Sun Another way would be to use a harmless virus to shuttle new genes into the follicles that would tweak their hue. Times, Sunday Times It would use a harmless virus to carry genetic material from the coronavirus into cells, hopefully leading to an immune response. Times,Sunday Times Scientists recently discovered that a harmless virus that lives on our skin could help fight acne. The Sun They usually cause no symptoms and are perfectly harmless. The Sun Instead, we are resorting to law, which, because it requires exact definition, will always cover very many things that are perfectly harmless. Times,Sunday Times But it's perfectly harmless and doesn't need any tests or treatment. The Sun But these treatments can be painful and as mollusca are perfectly harmless it's probably better to leave them alone. The Sun It's all perfectly harmless, no need to get so aerated. Times, Sunday Times Doctors should recommend electronic cigarettes as a relatively harmless way to help smokers quit, an authoritative overview of research has concluded. Times, Sunday Times E-cigarettes contain only nicotine and other relatively harmless chemicals. Times, Sunday Times A relatively harmless freekick should have been comfortably gathered but bizarrely, he opted to punch. The Sun Dry eyes can be caused by a number of relatively harmless things. Times, Sunday Times Because they contain only nicotine, e-cigarettes are considered relatively harmless and studies have suggested that they help smokers to quit. Times, Sunday Times I have been bitten by the compareand-contrast bug, fuelling the cycle of self-doubt that the seemingly harmless like button brings. The Sun The defect in the software allows computers to be infected by programs concealed in seemingly harmless files or web pages. Times, Sunday Times Even a pastime as seemingly harmless as golf turns out to have a political downside. Times, Sunday Times One seemingly harmless mistake can cost your company a very large sum of money. Times, Sunday Times Use of nitrous oxide has surged in popularity in recent years as a cheap, seemingly harmless and supposedly legal 'high'. Times, Sunday Times They're totally harmless, though, so it's safe to leave them. The Sun But we were reassured they are totally harmless and have no interest in human arms and legs — unlike their relatives. The Sun The more common pussycats are totally harmless - you'd be better off not knowing about them. The Sun But it's totally harmless, needs no treatment and will go away in a week or so. The Sun Beautiful scenery, educational, amusing and totally harmless. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 无害的 Japanese: 無害な |
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