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pretty /ˈprɪti/► SEE ALLnot just a pretty facenot a pretty sight(as) pretty as a picturepretty much/wella pretty pennycome to such a passcome to a pretty passbe sitting pretty
●not just a pretty ˈface (humorous) used to emphasize that you have particular skills or qualities （用于强调）不只脸蛋漂亮，并非徒有其表◆‘I hear you passed all your exams.’ ‘Yes, I’m not just a pretty face, you know!’
“我听说你通过了所有的考试。”“是的，我可不只是脸蛋漂亮，对吧！”●ˌnot a pretty ˈsight (humorous) a very unpleasant or shocking sight 不顺眼；有碍观瞻◆When he stepped out of that boxing ring, he wasn’t a pretty sight, I can tell you.
我跟你说，他走出拳击场的时候看上去够惨的。●(as) ˌpretty as a ˈpicturevery pretty 美丽如画；非常漂亮◆This charming cottage dates back to the 15th century and is as pretty as a picture, with its thatched roof and secluded garden.
这所美丽的村舍是 15 世纪的建筑，有茅草房顶和宁静的花园，漂亮极了，简直和画上一样。●pretty ˈmuch/ˈwell (BrE also pretty ˈnearly) (NAmE also pretty ˈnear) (spoken) almost; just about 几乎；差不多◆This nightclub is pretty much the best this town can offer.
这家夜总会算是城里最好的了。◆I’m pretty well disgusted by your behaviour.
我对你的所作所为颇为反感。◆It’s worth pretty near a thousand dollars.
这差不多值 1 000 美元。●a pretty ˈpenny (old-fashioned) a lot of money 很多钱；一大笔钱◆Have you seen the neighbour’s new car? That must have cost a pretty penny.
你看到邻居的新车了吗？那肯定花了一大笔钱。●come to such a ˈpass●come to a pretty ˈpass (old-fashioned or humorous) reach a sad or difficult state 陷于不妙（或困难）的境地；落到这步田地◆Things have come to a pretty pass when children are begging in the streets.情况变得很糟，孩子们只好沿街乞讨。●be ˌsitting ˈpretty (informal) be rich, successful or in a pleasant situation 富有；成功；处境有利◆If you make win our competition, then you’ll be sitting pretty.你要是赢得我们的竞赛，那你可就成功了。 |