unmasculine
adjective /ˌʌnˈmæs.kjə.lɪn/ /ˌʌnˈmæs.kjə.lɪn/
非男性化的;缺乏男子气概的;不阳刚的
not masculine (= having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for men)
The ballet dancer's athletic style of dancing helped to challenge the preconception that ballet was unmasculine. 这位芭蕾舞演员的健壮风格有助于挑战人们对芭蕾舞过于阴柔的成见。
Skin cancer rates are higher in men because many of them still think that it is unmasculine to apply sun cream. 男性的皮肤癌发病率更高,因为其中仍有许多男性认为涂抹防晒霜是缺乏男性气概的。
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- It seems strange that many people still think that rosé wine is an unmasculine drink just because it is pink.
- He is a big tough guy but likes to wear a distinctly unmasculine-looking necklace.
- Although it deals with traditionally unmasculine themes, her novel has had a wide appeal among both men and women.