homely
adj. <尤英>家常的; 平凡的; <美>(人)不好看的; 相貌平庸的
If you describe a room or house as homely, you like it because you feel comfortable and relaxed there.
I wanted a homely room but I wanted it to look smart, too...
我想要一个像家一样舒适的房间,但也希望它看起来很漂亮。
We try and provide a very homely atmosphere.
我们试图营造一种非常舒适放松的气氛。
Homely food is simple and ordinary.
Scottish baking is homely, comforting and truly good.
苏格兰烘烤食品简单、温馨,吃起来十分美味可口。
If you describe a woman as homely, you mean that she has a warm, comforting manner and looks like someone who would enjoy being at home and running a family.
Mrs Jones was a pleasant, homely person with a ready smile.
琼斯夫人和蔼亲切,总是面带微笑。
If you say that someone is homely, you mean that they are not very attractive to look at.
The man was homely and overweight.
该男子其貌不扬,身材肥胖。
1. lacking in physical beauty or proportion;
2. having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable;
3. plain and unpretentious;
4. without artificial refinement or elegance;
He was a dapper little Irishman, very vain, homely as a monkey.
他是个短小精干的爱尔兰人, 非常自负, 丑得象只猴子.
There are some homely products like a Jeep station wagon.
有一些很平常的产品,象客货两用吉普车.
There is a homely adage which runs ,'speak softly and carry a big stick; "
有句众所周知的格言 “ 说话温和而手持大棒, 你才能走得远 ”.
Several of the buildings were downright homely.
这些建筑物中有几栋实在是太丑陋了.
The place and the meal would have a more homely cook than ever.
住的,吃的,愈看愈不象话.