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unmanly

/ʌnˈmænli/

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adjective

娘娘腔，没有男子气概。

(of a person) Showing characteristics that are not manly, such as being immature, effeminate or cowardly, which might be construed as an indicator of weakness or of baseness of character.

Examples :

"His unmanly fear of public speaking prevented him from volunteering for the presentation. "

他对公开演讲那种娘娘腔似的恐惧，让他不敢主动承担演示的任务。

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adjective

非人类的，非人的。

Of or pertaining to something not human.

Examples :

"The ancient, gnarled tree had an unmanly silence; it felt more like a stoic, enduring mountain than any living creature. "

那棵古老而扭曲的树有着一种非人的沉默，它给人的感觉更像是一座坚忍不拔的山，而不像是任何活着的生物。

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adjective

懦弱的，卑鄙的。

(of a behaviour or action) Cowardly, base.

Examples :

"His unmanly retreat from the argument showed a lack of courage. "

他从争论中懦弱卑鄙地退缩，显示出缺乏勇气。

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adjective

娘娘腔，不像男子汉，没有男子气概。

(of a behaviour or action) Not acceptable from a man.

Examples :

"He thought crying during the sad movie was unmanly, even though everyone else was emotional. "

虽然其他人都很感动，但他仍然觉得在悲伤的电影里哭是娘娘腔的表现，不像个男子汉。

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adjective

娘娘腔，不像男子汉，没有男子气概。

(of a behaviour or action) Not becoming of a man.

Examples :

"He thought crying after losing the game was unmanly, even though everyone felt disappointed. "

虽然大家都感到失望，但他觉得输了比赛后哭鼻子很娘娘腔，不像男子汉该有的样子。

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adverb

娘娘腔地，不像男子汉地。

In a manner that is unmanly.

Examples :

"He cried unmanly after losing the game, sobbing loudly despite his efforts to stay composed. "

输掉比赛后，他娘娘腔地哭了起来，尽管努力想保持冷静，还是大声抽泣。

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