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单词 conspicuous
释义
conspicuouscon‧spic‧u‧ous /kənˈspɪkjuəs/ ●○○ adjective Word Origin
WORD ORIGINconspicuous
Origin:
1500-1600 Latin conspicuus, from conspicere ‘to get to see’, from com- ( ➔ COM-) + specere ‘to look’
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Cuzco's few tourists are conspicuous as they explore the old cobbled streets.
  • Downtown business owners say they want the city's homeless shelter moved to a less conspicuous location.
  • It was a small country town, and Lauren looked very conspicuous in her fashionable New York clothes.
  • Johnson received a medal for conspicuous gallantry.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • A conspicuous, stationary owl is a major target for mobbing.
  • I don't want them stabling their mounts here, it'd be too conspicuous.
  • If so, this series is unlikely to have been conspicuous after the third quarter of the second century.
  • In fact, it would seem to be quite the reverse: Gaudy males should be more conspicuous to their enemies.
  • In fact, they are conspicuous by their absence.
  • In no direction was the ability of McClellan so conspicuous as in organizing.
  • Perhaps the most conspicuous example of this well-intentioned foolishness is the minimum wage.
  • They flower as a rule above the water surface and, unlike the preceding group, they develop more conspicuous flowers.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
something that is obvious is very easy to notice or understand – used especially when you are surprised that other people cannot notice it: · There is an obvious connection between the two murders.· It was obvious that something was wrong.
easy to notice that something is true, so that you feel sure about it and have no doubts: · It was clear to me that my father was dying.· There are clear signs of an economic recovery.
very easy to notice, especially because you can see, hear, smell, or feel something: · Steroid drugs cause a noticeable change in someone’s behaviour.· Road noise tends to be more noticeable in certain weather conditions.
very easy to notice, because of being different from things around them: · a conspicuous white spot on the bird’s wings· She tried to make herself look less conspicuous.· Don’t leave your valuables in a conspicuous place.
extremely obvious, so that you cannot possibly confuse something with something else: · the unmistakable sound of gunfire· The flower’s scent is unmistakable.
formal facts, ideas etc that are self-evident are obvious and true, although some people may not accept them or know about them: · The facts in this case are self-evident and cannot be denied.· We hold these truths to be self-evident (=we believe that they are obvious and true – from the American Declaration of Independence).
use this about something that someone does which is clearly bad, but which they do not seem to be ashamed of: · a blatant lie· The bill is a blatant attempt to limit our right to free speech.
to know that something must be true because you can see signs that show this: · Even though it was dark, she could tell it was him.· How can you tell if you’ve broken your arm?
Longman Language Activatorsomething that is easy to notice
a fact that is obvious is easy to see or realize: · She tried to look grateful, but her disappointment was obvious.it is obvious (to somebody) that: · It's obvious that Paul is in love with Liz.· It was obvious to everyone that Gina was lying.
easy to notice: · After two days there was a noticeable improvement in his health.· The new supermarket has had a noticeable effect on people's shopping habits.it is noticeable that: · It was noticeable that no one at the party was under 40.
formal someone or something that is conspicuous is very easy to notice, especially because they look very different from everyone or everything around them: · It was a small country town, and Lauren looked very conspicuous in her fashionable New York clothes.
eye-catching colours, designs, patterns etc are bright, attractive, and unusual, so everyone notices them: · an eye-catching ad· The posters come in several eye-catching designs.
if something stands out , it is easy to notice because it looks very different from everything around it: · A yellow background will make the black lettering stand out.· Joanna, a six-foot-three redhead, stood out in her small Iowa farm community like a palm tree in a cornfield.stand out against: · The dark shapes of the trees stood out against the evening sky.
spoken say this when you are telling someone how to get to a place that is very easy to find or to notice: · Their house has a pink door. You can't miss it.
very easy to notice or understand
something that is obvious is very easy to notice or understand: · There is an obvious connection between the two murders.· "Why is she leaving?" "Well, it's obvious, isn't it?"it is obvious that: · It's obvious that something is wrong.· It was obvious from the start that my parents disliked Nancy.it is obvious to somebody: · It should be obvious to everyone that we need to make some changes.for obvious reasons (=when the reasons are so obvious that you do not need to say what they are): · For obvious reasons, we've had to cancel tonight's performance.
if it is clear that something is true, it is easy to notice that it is true and you feel sure about it and have no doubts: it is clear that: · It was clear that Lesley was very upset by what had happened.it is clear to somebody: · It was clear to me that my father was dying.it becomes clear: · It soon became clear that there were not enough police officers to deal with the situation.· It became clear after talking to him that Andrew wasn't going to cooperate.clear evidence/example/sign etc: · There is clear evidence that certain diets reduce your chances of getting cancer.· clear signs of an economic recovery
use this to emphasize that it is easy to see that something is true: · We're obviously going to need more help.· Clearly, the situation is more complicated than we first thought.· The children were clearly upset.· Obviously, this guy's a complete fraud.· The language of the article clearly reveals the author's bias.
to know that something must be true because you can see signs that show this: can tell (that): · I can tell that Mark isn't happy here.· Even though it was dark, she could tell it was him.can tell if: · I can't tell if this is dirty or not. Can you?can tell by: · I could tell by the way she walked that her knee was still bothering her.
if it is easy to see that something is true, it is very easy for anyone to notice or understand that fact: it is easy to see (that): · It's easy to see that he isn't well.· It was easy to see that Minna was embarrassed by her father's behaviour.it is easy to see how/why/what: · It's easy to see why this place is so popular.
a noticeable difference, change, improvement etc is easy to notice: noticeable change: · The most noticeable change was in my younger brother, who had grown quite a bit and was now a third-grader.noticeable improvement: · There has been a noticeable improvement in Jeremy's behaviour lately.barely/hardly/scarcely noticeable (=almost not noticeable): · Stop worrying about your pimples; they're barely noticeable.it is noticeable that: · It was quite noticeable that everyone had been invited except for Gail.
formal a perceptible difference, change, improvement etc can be noticed even though it is small: · The influence of Sartre is perceptible in Hogan's novel.perceptible change: · According to Reynolds, there has been a slight but perceptible change in public attitude lately.barely/scarcely/hardly perceptible (=almost not perceptible): · His lips curved in a barely perceptible smile.· When he asked if she wanted something to eat, she gave a barely perceptible nod.
a distinct or definite possibility, feeling, quality etc is noticeable and cannot be ignored: distinct/definite possibility: · A civil war is a distinct possibility.· Food shortages are so severe that mass starvation is a definite possibility.distinct advantage: · Trigg's height should give him a distinct advantage in his match against Robinson.distinct impression: · I had the distinct impression that Rachel was displeased.
obvious - used formally or in literature: · Even at the age of eight his musical talent was apparent.for no apparent reason (=without a clear reason): · Suddenly, and for no apparent reason, he turned his back and walked away.it is evident (from something) that: · From the look on Jill's face, it was evident that the news came as a complete shock.it became apparent/evident that: · It became evident that Lena wasn't going to be able to handle the project on her own.· After a few months, it became apparent that Vicky did not have a genuine interest in her job.
something or someone that is conspicuous is very easy to notice, because they are different from everything or everyone else around them: · Cuzco's few tourists are conspicuous as they explore the old cobbled streets.· Downtown business owners say they want the city's homeless shelter moved to a less conspicuous location.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=one that is very easy to notice)· With one conspicuous exception, Ayers Rock, the desert landscape is completely flat.
(=very noticeable)· She looked at him with a marked lack of enthusiasm.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· They would be less conspicuous if they walked.· I always felt that 4 men going out no more than 400 meters would be quieter and less conspicuous.· But there are other offences, less conspicuous.· To make the spur less conspicuous, it can be stained brown with a special concrete stain.· Under these conditions the slight convexity caused by rejuvenation will be quickly rendered even less conspicuous by subsequent river erosion.· This compensates for the top-lighting. making the animals look flatter and less conspicuous.· Granulomata themselves were comparatively infrequent, and other histological features characteristic of Crohn's disease were less conspicuous than usual.
· This feature becomes more conspicuous on distal arm segments.· The small-business component of the local chambers of commerce affiliated with us is even more conspicuous.· The ventral interradial areas are similar to those of the dorsal side but the scales are usually more conspicuous.· They flower as a rule above the water surface and, unlike the preceding group, they develop more conspicuous flowers.· But they are much more conspicuous.· In fact, it would seem to be quite the reverse: Gaudy males should be more conspicuous to their enemies.· King's Cross is just one of London's more conspicuous examples of planning and democracy in action.· We are only at the beginning of a change which became more conspicuous later.
· The most conspicuous battleground in this prolonged conflict over the locus of control was the procedure for placing contracts.· The most conspicuous feature of the area is the absence of large rivers.· Among the most conspicuous absentees from the lists of nominees were Ligachev, Medvedev and Yakovlev.· Perhaps the most conspicuous flaw in reports of ecological apocalypse is lack of information.· Perhaps the most conspicuous feature of the early 790s, however, was the often uneasy relations between the two rulers.· What was most conspicuous here was the absence of war, even any hint of war.· The office has no plans to tackle some of the most conspicuous discriminatory practices against women.· Perhaps the most conspicuous is the large waggon door.
· The creamy-white leaves are so conspicuous that the flowers hardly show up at all but the fragrance is breath-taking.· In no direction was the ability of McClellan so conspicuous as in organizing.
· White on tail very conspicuous in flight.· They seemed very conspicuous, and very beautiful.· Such fruits have high levels of protein and fat and are not very conspicuous.· It pays these creatures to be very conspicuous indeed.
NOUN
· And finally, these statements are characterised by a conspicuous absence of facts to bolster such assertions.
· The emergence of stratified societies culminating in states increased conspicuous consumption of precious substances.· But one can only take just so much wretched excess and conspicuous consumption.· What better forum for conspicuous consumption than the locker-room or the golf club car-park?· The creative ones turned their backs on conspicuous consumption and decided in favor of a simpler, personalized lifestyle.· They're young and poor and the patriarchal culture they inherit and the conspicuous consumption of their contemporaries sanctions their irresponsibility.· Even so, a significant number of takeover bids were probably no more than a form of corporate conspicuous consumption.· Similarly, conspicuous consumption or display is now regarded as an acceptable form of behaviour.· Foreign imports such as colour television sets and hi-fi systems cram shop windows, catering to demands for conspicuous consumption.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • If I have any qualification, it is that contemporary work is conspicuous by its absence.
1very easy to notice OPP  inconspicuous:  The notice must be displayed in a conspicuous place. a bird with conspicuous white markings I felt very conspicuous in my red coat.► see thesaurus at obvious2conspicuous success, courage etc is very great and impressive:  He had represented Italy with conspicuous success. The award is given for notable or conspicuous achievement in science.3be conspicuous by your/its absence used to say that someone or something is not somewhere where they were expected to be:  a group that were conspicuous by their absence from the awards ceremony
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