innocuous
/ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ · /ɪˈnɑːkjuəs/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6946 in the learning path
无害的；无伤大雅的
Definitions
adj. Not likely to cause harm or offend anyone.
无害的；无伤大雅的
Example
Her question seemed innocuous, so I answered without hesitation.
她的问题似乎无伤大雅，所以我毫不犹豫地回答了。
Seemingly innocuous household products can damage aquatic ecosystems when large quantities enter rivers through wastewater.
看似无害的家用产品如果随废水大量进入河流，也可能破坏水生生态系统。
Collocations
- innocuous remark
- seemingly innocuous
- innocuous substance
Word family
- innocuously (adv.)
- innocuousness (n.)
Synonyms
- harmless
- inoffensive
Antonyms
- harmful
- offensive
Usage tip
可形容物质无害，也可形容言论不冒犯人。
FAQ
- What does innocuous mean?
- Not likely to cause harm or offend anyone.
- How is innocuous pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/, US /ɪˈnɑːkjuəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
