untold
英 [ʌn'təʊld]
美[,ʌn'told]
- adj. 数不清的；未说过的；未透露的；无限的
中文词源
untold 未讲述的，极大的
un-, 不，非，told, 告知。即未告知的，也用于指难以描述清楚的，极大的。
英文词源
- untold (adj.)
- Old English unteald, "not counted or reckoned," from un- (1) "not" + past participle of tell (v.) in its original numerical sense. Similar formation in Middle Dutch ongetellet, German ungezahlt, Old Norse utaliðr. Meaning "not related or recounted" is recorded from late 14c.
双语例句
- 1. This age-old struggle for control had led to untold bloody wars.
- 这场由来已久的对控制权的争夺已经引发了无数流血的战争。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. An Olympic gold medal can lead to untold riches for an athlete.
- 一枚奥运金牌能给运动员带来无尽的财富。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. Chemical seepage has caused untold damage.
- 化学品泄漏已造成不可估量的损失。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. These gases cause untold damage to the environment.
- 这些气体对环境造成难以估计的破坏。
来自《权威词典》
- 5. This phobia can cause untold misery for the sufferer.
- 这种恐惧能给患者造成极度的痛苦.
来自《简明英汉词典》