charming UK ['tʃɑ:.mɪŋ] US ['tʃɑ:r-] adjective ADVANCED ■pleasant and attractive 可爱的;迷人的;有魅力的•We had dinner with our director and his charming wife.我们和主任还有他那可爱的妻子共进了晚餐。 •What a charming street this is.这条街多迷人。 ■disapproving ■describes people who use their attractiveness to influence people or to make other people like them 会哄人的;善于施展魅力的•He's very charming but I wouldn't trust him.他很会哄人,可是我不会信任他。 ■disapproving often humorous ■used to show that you do not approve of what someone has said or done (表示不赞成)讨厌的•"Shut up, will you, I'm trying to watch TV!" "Oh, charming!"“闭嘴,好吗?我在看电视呢!”“哦,真讨厌!” |