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词汇解析:炫耀的反义词

📚 中文意思

1. 谦虚(modest/humble)

He is modest about his achievements.
他对自己的成就很谦虚

2. 低调(low-key)

She prefers a low-key lifestyle.
她更喜欢低调的生活方式。

3. 内敛(reserved)

His reserved personality contrasts with showy people.
内敛的性格与爱炫耀的人形成对比。

4. 不张扬(unobtrusive)

The design is elegant and unobtrusive.
这个设计优雅且不张扬

💡 顾老师提示:"炫耀"的反义词要根据具体语境选择,形容性格多用"谦虚/内敛",形容行为多用"低调/不张扬"。

🔊 相关词汇发音

谦虚:/ˈmɒdɪst/ [ˈmɒdɪst]

低调:/ˌləʊ ˈkiː/ [ˌloʊ ˈkiː]

发音要点:

  • "modest"重音在第一个音节,注意"o"发短音
  • "low-key"是复合词,两部分都要清晰发音
  • "reserved"重音在第二个音节
  • "unobtrusive"注意重音在第三个音节

中文谐音参考:

谦虚:摸-迪斯特

低调:漏-ki

💡 顾老师纠音:常见发音错误:

  • 把"modest"读成"modelist"(正确:[ˈmɒdɪst]
  • "low-key"读成连音(应分开读)
  • "reserved"重音位置错误

🎯 用法总结

1. 形容性格品质

His humble nature makes him popular.
谦虚的本性使他很受欢迎。

2. 描述行为方式

They celebrated in a very low-key manner.
他们以非常低调的方式庆祝。

3. 表达处世态度

She keeps a reserved attitude towards fame.
她对名声保持内敛的态度。

语法注意:

  • "modest"可作定语和表语
  • "low-key"通常作定语
  • "reserved"多形容性格
  • "unobtrusive"多形容事物

📝 随堂练习

1. 朗读并翻译:

"True experts are often modest about their knowledge."

2. 听录音跟读:

英式:[ˈmɒdɪst] → He gave a modest reply.

美式:[ˌloʊ ˈkiː] → Let's keep it low-key.

3. 改错:找出使用不当的反义词

原句:Her unobtrusive personality makes her stand out. (应用reserved)

正确:Her reserved personality makes her stand out.