| 单词 | obscurity |
| 释义 | obscurity (ɒbskjʊərɪti ) Word forms: obscurities 1. uncountable noun Obscurity is the state of being known by only a few people. Tom's showbiz career began when he was plucked from obscurity by director Stephen Daldry. The latter half of his life was spent in obscurity and loneliness. Synonyms: insignificance, oblivion, unimportance, non-recognition 2. variable noun Obscurity is the quality of being difficult to understand. An obscurity is something that is difficult to understand. 'How can that be?' asked Hunt, irritated by the obscurity of Henry's reply. [+ of] Whatever its obscurities, the poem was clear on at least one count. Synonyms: enigma, mystery, puzzle, problem Collocations: relative obscurity Despite legions of fans, the surreal tales slipped into relative obscurity. Times, Sunday Times She was plucked from relative obscurity for the demanding role and many questioned whether she could cope. The Sun And if it all ends tonight she's had a ball — and anyway will not be entirely sorry to return to relative obscurity. Times, Sunday Times Its relative obscurity translates to savings of up to two grand per person at the top end. Times, Sunday Times Most she has hired are plucked from relative obscurity and propelled into her orbit, eventually becoming celebrities in their own right. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 鲜为人知的状态 Japanese: 世に知られないこと |
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