pretty
/`prɪtɪ/
(比较级: prettier; 最高级: prettiest)
adj.
Pleasing because of grace and daintiness. 漂亮的。
Moderately large or excellent. 颇大的；颇好的。
- a pretty sum of money 颇大的一笔钱。
Good; nice; fine. （反语）好的；佳的；佳妙的。
- a pretty mess 一团糟。
- a pretty kettle of fish 一团糟。
- a pretty penny 一大笔钱。
- come to a pretty pass 陷入困境。
- lead a pretty dance 使人昏头转向。
adv.
Fairly; moderately; tolerably. 相当地；颇；尚可。
短语:
pretty much (a)相当多。(b)几乎。
pretty nearly 几乎。
pretty well (a)几乎。(b)相当好。
sitting pretty 【口】处境有利；富裕。
n.
A pretty person or thing. 漂亮可爱的人或物。
衍生词:
adv. prettily. n. prettiness.
同义词:
fair, comely, beautiful.
pretty
来自翻译宝典
- 英语>简体中文, 美语词典
pretty¹
/ˈprɪtɪ/
adj. (prettier, prettiest)
1. (physically appealing) [+ baby, child, woman, face] 漂亮的；俊俏的；标致的
- a pretty girl with enormous blue eyes 长着蓝色大眼睛的漂亮姑娘
- He thought it was the prettiest face he'd ever seen. 他觉得这是他见过的最标致的面孔。
to look pretty
[girl, woman +] 看起来很漂亮
- She looked very pretty in a blue dress and with flowers in her hair. 她身着蓝色连衣裙, 头戴鲜花, 看上去非常漂亮。
2. (dainty, neat) [+ dress, pattern, village, garden, house] 秀丽的；整洁的；精致的；漂亮的；好看的
- comfortable sofas covered in a pretty floral print 印有漂亮花卉图案的舒适沙发
- in the pretty village of Clachan 在美丽的克拉亨村
to look pretty
[flowers, garden +] 看起来很漂亮
- Those flowers look pretty. What are they? 那些花看起来很漂亮, 是什么花？
3. <过时> (commendable) 值得表扬的；值得赞扬的
- He replied with a pretty wit. 他的回答非常风趣。
4. <讽> (fine) 妙的；好的
- Here's a pretty mess. 这里可乱得真是绝了。
5. (effeminate) 缺乏男子气概的；女里女气的；花花公子的
See also: pretty boy
6. <苏格兰> (brave) 勇敢的；健壮的
idiom:
it has come to a pretty pass 糟透了
- It's come to a pretty pass if you can't even take three holidays without the plotters starting. 你如果连三天假都无法安生度过, 那真是糟透了。
not to be a pretty sight 不漂亮；不吸引人
- Left unattended for a few days in hot weather, grass quickly turns brown, and is not a pretty sight. 在炎热的天气里, 草坪如果几天没有打理很快就会变黄, 非常难看。
- The Secretary of State was not a pretty sight. 国务卿的样子有碍观瞻。
a pretty penny<非正式> 很多钱
- We could probably sell them for a pretty penny. 我们说不定能把这些东西卖个好价钱呢。
to cost a pretty penny 花很多钱
- Buying a home can cost a pretty penny. 买一套房子要花很多钱。
/ˈprɪtɪ/
adj. (prettier, prettiest)
1. (physically appealing) [+ baby, child, woman, face] 漂亮的；俊俏的；标致的
- a pretty girl with enormous blue eyes 长着蓝色大眼睛的漂亮姑娘
- He thought it was the prettiest face he'd ever seen. 他觉得这是他见过的最标致的面孔。
to look pretty
[girl, woman +] 看起来很漂亮
- She looked very pretty in a blue dress and with flowers in her hair. 她身着蓝色连衣裙, 头戴鲜花, 看上去非常漂亮。
2. (dainty, neat) [+ dress, pattern, village, garden, house] 秀丽的；整洁的；精致的；漂亮的；好看的
- comfortable sofas covered in a pretty floral print 印有漂亮花卉图案的舒适沙发
- in the pretty village of Clachan 在美丽的克拉亨村
to look pretty
[flowers, garden +] 看起来很漂亮
- Those flowers look pretty. What are they? 那些花看起来很漂亮, 是什么花？
3. <过时> (commendable) 值得表扬的；值得赞扬的
- He replied with a pretty wit. 他的回答非常风趣。
4. <讽> (fine) 妙的；好的
- Here's a pretty mess. 这里可乱得真是绝了。
5. (effeminate) 缺乏男子气概的；女里女气的；花花公子的
See also: pretty boy
6. <苏格兰> (brave) 勇敢的；健壮的
idiom:
it has come to a pretty pass 糟透了
- It's come to a pretty pass if you can't even take three holidays without the plotters starting. 你如果连三天假都无法安生度过, 那真是糟透了。
not to be a pretty sight 不漂亮；不吸引人
- Left unattended for a few days in hot weather, grass quickly turns brown, and is not a pretty sight. 在炎热的天气里, 草坪如果几天没有打理很快就会变黄, 非常难看。
- The Secretary of State was not a pretty sight. 国务卿的样子有碍观瞻。
a pretty penny<非正式> 很多钱
- We could probably sell them for a pretty penny. 我们说不定能把这些东西卖个好价钱呢。
to cost a pretty penny 花很多钱
- Buying a home can cost a pretty penny. 买一套房子要花很多钱。
pretty²
/ˈprɪtɪ/
adv.
相当；颇；很；非常
- I had a pretty good idea of what she was going to do. 我非常清楚她要去干什么。
pretty soon 很快；非常快
- We must make up our mind pretty soon. 我们必须很快下定决心。
pretty soon after sth 在某事之后很快
- He left pretty soon after my arrival. 我到之后, 他很快就走了。
pretty well 非常好
- I'm pretty well at the moment, thanks. 我现在非常好, 谢谢。
pretty bad 非常坏；非常差劲
- That film was pretty bad. 那部电影糟糕透了。
pretty awful 糟透了；很糟糕
- The weather was pretty awful. 天气糟透了。
idiom:
pretty muchorpretty well<非正式> 差不多；几乎
- I travel pretty well every week. 我几乎每个星期都出差。
- It's pretty much the same. 几乎完全一样。
sitting pretty<非正式> 处于有利位置；处境优越
- Boro were sitting pretty with 19 points. 博罗得19分, 处于有利位置。
- He is sitting pretty financially. 他在经济上非常宽裕。
/ˈprɪtɪ/
adv.
相当；颇；很；非常
- I had a pretty good idea of what she was going to do. 我非常清楚她要去干什么。
pretty soon 很快；非常快
- We must make up our mind pretty soon. 我们必须很快下定决心。
pretty soon after sth 在某事之后很快
- He left pretty soon after my arrival. 我到之后, 他很快就走了。
pretty well 非常好
- I'm pretty well at the moment, thanks. 我现在非常好, 谢谢。
pretty bad 非常坏；非常差劲
- That film was pretty bad. 那部电影糟糕透了。
pretty awful 糟透了；很糟糕
- The weather was pretty awful. 天气糟透了。
idiom:
pretty muchorpretty well<非正式> 差不多；几乎
- I travel pretty well every week. 我几乎每个星期都出差。
- It's pretty much the same. 几乎完全一样。
sitting pretty<非正式> 处于有利位置；处境优越
- Boro were sitting pretty with 19 points. 博罗得19分, 处于有利位置。
- He is sitting pretty financially. 他在经济上非常宽裕。
pretty³
/ˈprɪtɪ/
n. (复pretties)
漂亮的人(或物)
See also pretties¹
/ˈprɪtɪ/
n. (复pretties)
漂亮的人(或物)
See also pretties¹
pretty⁴
/ˈprɪtɪ/ (pretties, prettying, prettied)
Phrasal Verb:
pretty up
/ˈprɪtɪ/ (pretties, prettying, prettied)
Phrasal Verb:
pretty up
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
pretty
/ˈprɪtɪ/
a.prettier, prettiest
漂亮的，俊俏的
/ˈprɪtɪ/
a.prettier, prettiest
漂亮的，俊俏的
- 英语>简体中文, 高中课标词汇
pretty
adj.（形容词） pret.ti.er, pret.ti.est
1. Pleasing or attractive in a graceful or delicate way.See Synonyms at beautiful 漂亮的，优美的，动人的：用优雅或柔美的方式使人感到其漂亮或有吸引力参见 beautiful
2. Clever; adroit: 聪明的，灵巧的：
- a pretty maneuver. 巧妙的手段
3. Very bad; terrible: 太坏的，糟糕的：
- in a pretty predicament; a situation that has reached a pretty pass. 处境极为尴尬；处理特别不妙的
4. Ostensibly or superficially attractive but lacking substance or conviction: 浮华的：明显地感觉表面上有吸引力的，但缺乏实质性内容或不令人信服：
- full of pretty phrases. 一些浮华的词藻
5. Informal Considerable in size or extent: 【非正式用语】 相当大：在程度和广度上极大的，相当大的：
- a pretty fortune. 很大的一笔财产
adv.（副词）
1. To a fair degree; moderately: 相当地：到了相当的程度；适度地：
- a pretty good student. 相当好的学生
2. In a pretty manner; prettily or pleasingly. 风度优雅地；优雅地，令人愉悦地
n.（名词） 【复数】 pret.ties
1. One that is pretty. 美人，漂亮的人
2. pretties Delicate clothing, especially lingerie. pretties 漂亮的衣服，尤指女用内衣
v.tr.（及物动词） pret.tied, pret.ty.ing, pret.ties
To make pretty: 使漂亮，美化：
- pretty up the house. 装饰房屋
习惯用语:
pretty much
For the most part; mostly: 大多数；几乎全部：
- “The . . . matter was pretty much dying down”(&b{John Strahinich}) “材料差不多要没了”(约翰·斯特拉希尼奇)
adj.（形容词） pret.ti.er, pret.ti.est
1. Pleasing or attractive in a graceful or delicate way.See Synonyms at beautiful 漂亮的，优美的，动人的：用优雅或柔美的方式使人感到其漂亮或有吸引力参见 beautiful
2. Clever; adroit: 聪明的，灵巧的：
- a pretty maneuver. 巧妙的手段
3. Very bad; terrible: 太坏的，糟糕的：
- in a pretty predicament; a situation that has reached a pretty pass. 处境极为尴尬；处理特别不妙的
4. Ostensibly or superficially attractive but lacking substance or conviction: 浮华的：明显地感觉表面上有吸引力的，但缺乏实质性内容或不令人信服：
- full of pretty phrases. 一些浮华的词藻
5. Informal Considerable in size or extent: 【非正式用语】 相当大：在程度和广度上极大的，相当大的：
- a pretty fortune. 很大的一笔财产
adv.（副词）
1. To a fair degree; moderately: 相当地：到了相当的程度；适度地：
- a pretty good student. 相当好的学生
2. In a pretty manner; prettily or pleasingly. 风度优雅地；优雅地，令人愉悦地
n.（名词） 【复数】 pret.ties
1. One that is pretty. 美人，漂亮的人
2. pretties Delicate clothing, especially lingerie. pretties 漂亮的衣服，尤指女用内衣
v.tr.（及物动词） pret.tied, pret.ty.ing, pret.ties
To make pretty: 使漂亮，美化：
- pretty up the house. 装饰房屋
习惯用语:
pretty much
For the most part; mostly: 大多数；几乎全部：
- “The . . . matter was pretty much dying down”(&b{John Strahinich}) “材料差不多要没了”(约翰·斯特拉希尼奇)
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
pretty
adj. 漂亮的，相当的，十分恰当的，巧妙的；adv. 相当
adj. 漂亮的，相当的，十分恰当的，巧妙的；adv. 相当
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
pretty
【修】优美[质]；相当，很多
【修】优美[质]；相当，很多
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉计算机词汇
pretty
adj.
漂亮的, 可爱的, 精致的
- They competed for a pretty girl. 他们曾为一个漂亮女孩而竞争。
- What a pretty little house it is! 多么小巧玲珑的房子啊！
- Though she was pretty, she fell from grace at last. 虽然她长得很漂亮, 最后却失宠了。
adv.
相当; 颇
- She seemed pretty satisfied with the result. 她对那结果似乎相当满意。
adj.
漂亮的, 可爱的, 精致的
- They competed for a pretty girl. 他们曾为一个漂亮女孩而竞争。
- What a pretty little house it is! 多么小巧玲珑的房子啊！
- Though she was pretty, she fell from grace at last. 虽然她长得很漂亮, 最后却失宠了。
adv.
相当; 颇
- She seemed pretty satisfied with the result. 她对那结果似乎相当满意。
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
pretty1
(adjective 形容词)
漂亮的
pretty decorations. 漂亮的装饰。
SYNONYM 同义词:appealing, attractive,SEE参阅 beautiful, charming, [informal日常用语] cute, dainty, delicate, good-looking, lovely,nice, pleasing, [uncomplimentary含贬义] prettypretty.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅ugly.
(adjective 形容词)
漂亮的
pretty decorations. 漂亮的装饰。
SYNONYM 同义词:appealing, attractive,SEE参阅 beautiful, charming, [informal日常用语] cute, dainty, delicate, good-looking, lovely,nice, pleasing, [uncomplimentary含贬义] prettypretty.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅ugly.
pretty2
(adverb 副词)
相当
[informal日常用语] That’s pretty good! 那相当好！
SYNONYM 同义词:fairly,moderately, quite, rather, somewhat, tolerably.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅very.
(adverb 副词)
相当
[informal日常用语] That’s pretty good! 那相当好！
SYNONYM 同义词:fairly,moderately, quite, rather, somewhat, tolerably.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅very.
- 英语>简体中文, 英语同义词词典
pretty1
not just a pretty 'face (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！”
,not a pretty 'sight (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) ,pretty as a 'picture
very 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世纪时的建筑，有茅草房顶和宁静的花园，漂亮极了，简直和画上一样。
pretty 'much/'well (BrE also pretty 'nearly)(AmEalso retty 'near) (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. 这差不多值一千美元。
a pretty 'penny (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。
be sitting pretty 另见sitting
not just a pretty 'face (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！”
,not a pretty 'sight (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) ,pretty as a 'picture
very 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世纪时的建筑，有茅草房顶和宁静的花园，漂亮极了，简直和画上一样。
pretty 'much/'well (BrE also pretty 'nearly)(AmEalso retty 'near) (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. 这差不多值一千美元。
a pretty 'penny (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。
be sitting pretty 另见sitting
英语>简体中文, 英语习语词典
pretty1
adj.
漂亮的, 俊俏的; 清秀的, 标致的; 秀丽的
优美的, 美好的; 悦耳的; 有趣的, 愉快的
[口]好大的, 好多的
机灵的; 巧妙的, 狡猾的
恰当的, 贴切的
[古]魁伟的, 英勇的
[讽]好的, 妙的
优柔的, (男性)女人气的
- a pretty picture 漂亮的画卷
- pretty music 优美的乐曲
- a very pretty bit of trickery 一种很巧妙的手段
- in a pretty state of affairs 处境[情况]不妙
- pretty mess 一团糟
- a pretty penny [俚]一大笔钱
- a pretty sum of money 相当大的一笔款子
- What a pretty house! 多么漂亮的房子!
- Here is a pretty go! 这事真槽!
adj.
漂亮的, 俊俏的; 清秀的, 标致的; 秀丽的
优美的, 美好的; 悦耳的; 有趣的, 愉快的
[口]好大的, 好多的
机灵的; 巧妙的, 狡猾的
恰当的, 贴切的
[古]魁伟的, 英勇的
[讽]好的, 妙的
优柔的, (男性)女人气的
- a pretty picture 漂亮的画卷
- pretty music 优美的乐曲
- a very pretty bit of trickery 一种很巧妙的手段
- in a pretty state of affairs 处境[情况]不妙
- pretty mess 一团糟
- a pretty penny [俚]一大笔钱
- a pretty sum of money 相当大的一笔款子
- What a pretty house! 多么漂亮的房子!
- Here is a pretty go! 这事真槽!
pretty2
adv.
相当, 颇; 还
- pretty certain 相当可靠[有把握]
- pretty good 相当好
- pretty much 非常, 大大
- pretty soft [美俚]容易的, 便当的; 合算的
- pretty soon 立刻
- pretty to-do [俗]混乱, 骚乱
- I feel pretty hungry. 我感到相当饿。
adv.
相当, 颇; 还
- pretty certain 相当可靠[有把握]
- pretty good 相当好
- pretty much 非常, 大大
- pretty soft [美俚]容易的, 便当的; 合算的
- pretty soon 立刻
- pretty to-do [俗]混乱, 骚乱
- I feel pretty hungry. 我感到相当饿。
pretty3
n.
漂亮的人(常指小孩), 美人; 宝贝(对子女, 妻子的昵称)
漂亮 的东西; [pl.]漂亮的衣服
[英](酒杯等的)凹纹
(高尔夫球)球的正规通路
vt.
使漂亮, 使可爱, 美化(up)
继承用法
pretty-pretty
adj.
过分装饰的; 漂亮得俗气的
n.
漂亮的人(常指小孩), 美人; 宝贝(对子女, 妻子的昵称)
漂亮 的东西; [pl.]漂亮的衣服
[英](酒杯等的)凹纹
(高尔夫球)球的正规通路
vt.
使漂亮, 使可爱, 美化(up)
继承用法
pretty-pretty
adj.
过分装饰的; 漂亮得俗气的
pretty4
n.
[pl.]小玩意儿, 小装饰品
prettyish
adj.
有些[相当, 颇]漂亮的
prettyism
n.
(文体、态度等的)矫揉造作, 过分讲究修饰
(as) pretty as a picture
美丽如画, [口]非常漂亮
pretty nearly
几乎
pretty well
几乎, 差不多, 相当的
pretty up
打扮, 美化
参考词汇
见<a href="bword://beautiful">beautiful</a>;
n.
[pl.]小玩意儿, 小装饰品
prettyish
adj.
有些[相当, 颇]漂亮的
prettyism
n.
(文体、态度等的)矫揉造作, 过分讲究修饰
(as) pretty as a picture
美丽如画, [口]非常漂亮
pretty nearly
几乎
pretty well
几乎, 差不多, 相当的
pretty up
打扮, 美化
参考词汇
见<a href="bword://beautiful">beautiful</a>;
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
pretty
/ˈprɪtɪ/
(prettier,prettiest)
1. 形容词 If you describe someone, especially a girl, as pretty, you mean that they look nice and are attractive in a delicate way. (尤指女孩) 漂亮的
- She's a very charming and very pretty girl. 她是一个非常迷人、非常漂亮的姑娘。
2. prettily 副词 漂亮地
- She smiled again, prettily. 她又笑了，很美。
3. 形容词 A place or a thing that is pretty is attractive and pleasant, in a charming but not particularly unusual way. (某地、某物) 漂亮的
- ...a very pretty little town. …一座非常漂亮的小镇。
4. prettily 副词 漂亮地
- The living-room was prettily decorated. 客厅装饰得很漂亮。
5. 副词 You can use pretty before an adjective or adverb to slightly lessen its force. 颇 [非正式] [ADV adj/adv]
- I had a pretty good idea what she was going to do. 我颇清楚她打算做什么。
/ˈprɪtɪ/
(prettier,prettiest)
1. 形容词 If you describe someone, especially a girl, as pretty, you mean that they look nice and are attractive in a delicate way. (尤指女孩) 漂亮的
- She's a very charming and very pretty girl. 她是一个非常迷人、非常漂亮的姑娘。
2. prettily 副词 漂亮地
- She smiled again, prettily. 她又笑了，很美。
3. 形容词 A place or a thing that is pretty is attractive and pleasant, in a charming but not particularly unusual way. (某地、某物) 漂亮的
- ...a very pretty little town. …一座非常漂亮的小镇。
4. prettily 副词 漂亮地
- The living-room was prettily decorated. 客厅装饰得很漂亮。
5. 副词 You can use pretty before an adjective or adverb to slightly lessen its force. 颇 [非正式] [ADV adj/adv]
- I had a pretty good idea what she was going to do. 我颇清楚她打算做什么。
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典
