homely

['həumli]

adj.家常的, 平凡的, 相貌平庸的, 简单且好的

例句与用法：

She realizes with a sudden wave of sympathy that Charlotte, a rather homely girl of advancing years, married Mr. Collins out of necessity, fearing a lonely and poverty-stricken life as an old maid.

她心中蓦地涌起一股同情，意识到夏绿蒂只是因相貌平平，年龄日见增长，由于害怕成为老姑娘，过孤独、贫寒的生活才不得已嫁给了柯林斯先生。

Luke's homely, unpretending style, and his pleasing address catch the ear of the people.

卢克朴实而不矜持的作风以及讨人喜欢的谈吐使得人们都很愉快。

We had a homely meal of bread and cheese.

我们吃了一顿面包加乳酪的家常便餐。

词形变化：

形容词比较级: homelier | 形容词最高级: homeliest | 名词: homeliness |

详细释义：

a.

1. 家庭的; 家庭般的

This hotel is a homely and comfortable establishment.

这家旅馆亲切而舒适。

2. 家常的, 普通的

The psychologist explained my problem in homely terms.

那位心理学家用浅显的词语解释了我的问题。

3. 朴实无华的; 不做作的

4. 【美】(人或容貌)不好看的

Mary was a homely girl.

玛丽其貌不扬。