untoward

• adj. 不幸的；麻烦的；倔强的；困难的

英文词源

untoward (adj.)

1520s, "not having inclination" (to or for something), also "difficult to manage, unruly," from un- (1) "not" + toward (adj.).

双语例句

1. Tampering with a single enzyme can lead to untoward effects elsewhere.

破坏一种酶可能会导致在别处出现异常。

来自柯林斯例句

2. The surveyor's report didn't highlight anything untoward.

勘测员的报告没有指明有任何麻烦问题。

来自柯林斯例句

3. That's the plan—unless anything untoward happens.

计划就这么定了—除非出现异常情况。

来自《权威词典》

4. Untoward circumstances prevent me from being with you on this festive occasion.

有些不幸的事件使我不能在这欢庆的时刻和你在一起.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. An inkling of untoward deeds on the part of Hurstwood had come.

现在终于让她得知了一点赫斯渥行为不轨的消息.

来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹