obscure
/əbˈskjʊə/ · /əbˈskjʊr/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6558 in the learning path
鲜为人知的
Definitions
adj. Not known by many people
鲜为人知的
adj. Difficult to understand or not clearly expressed
费解的；不清楚的
v. Prevent something from being seen or understood clearly
遮蔽；使模糊
Example
We found an obscure little museum behind the station.
我们在车站后面发现了一家鲜为人知的小博物馆。
Overly technical language can obscure important findings, making scientific research less accessible to the public.
过于专业的语言可能使重要发现变得难以理解，降低公众了解科研成果的便利程度。
Collocations
- an obscure writer
- an obscure reference
- obscure the view
- obscure the truth
Word family
- obscurity (n.)
- obscurely (adv.)
Synonyms
- little-known
- unclear
- conceal
Antonyms
- famous
- clear
Usage tip
作形容词指无名或难懂；作动词指遮蔽或掩盖。
FAQ
- What does obscure mean?
- Not known by many people Difficult to understand or not clearly expressed Prevent something from being seen or understood clearly
- How is obscure pronounced?
- UK /əbˈskjʊə/, US /əbˈskjʊr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
