| 单词 | conspicuousness |
| 例句 | What I’d like to witness anew is something towards which I’ve become inured to its oddity and conspicuousness, that I now accept as commonplace. Carrie Brownstein, Carly Rae Jepsen and Others on First-Time Cultural Experiences 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z If some might balk at the conspicuousness of such consumption, others will appreciate the continuing effort to reinvent bound books as objets d'arts in an age of electronic publishing. Sarah Churchwell: rereading The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner 2012-07-20T21:55:05Z “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? “ feels timely even 56 years later, given the increasing conspicuousness both of bigotry in America and the violence it animates. Essay: Martin Luther King Day should make you uncomfortable 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z “Many women do not like to wear the ‘Flu’ mask because of its conspicuousness,” read an ad for Lansburgh’s department store in the Washington Evening Star. Perspective | In 1918, Americans were asked to wear masks. Some refused — and paid the price. 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z But there is a downside to conspicuousness: drums that are loud and clear are also more likely to be intercepted by eavesdropping predators. Nature's Headbangers 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z Much of our time is spent trying to shrink, to alleviate our extreme conspicuousness. What’s it like to be 6ft 8in tall? 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z By which, I mean you get the feeling of conspicuousness when stuck in traffic. The Smart car goes electric before it plans its autonomous future 2018-02-17T05:00:00Z “A dark dorsum and lighter ventrum helps to mask the three-dimensional shape of the body by reducing self-shadowing and decreasing conspicuousness, thus helping to avoid detection by predators and prey,” the study authors wrote. Stripes? Spots? Melanin pigment brings out new theories about dinosaurs 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z It’s one of many disciplines that achieved new levels of conspicuousness and support under an atheistic Soviet Regime. Here's What We Used to Think Dinosaurs Looked Like 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z His conspicuousness in some settings - “the one 33-year-old black guy who’s here” next to older, whiter company, as he put it - leads to assumptions. Ex-Raven, Terp, Domonique Foxworth finding his voice at ESPN 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z I read him Didion’s description of him, the one in which she described his ability to remain vocal and brazen as the key to his longevity and his conspicuousness. Chirlane McCray and the Limits of First-Ladyship 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z It is, paradoxically, a consequence of conspicuousness; he is invisible because no one, black or white, can see beyond everything they project onto the color of his skin. A Beginner’s Guide to Invisibility 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z But in political life a man who attains the first rank of conspicuousness without founding a line may fairly be suspected. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 2012-04-25T02:01:12.830Z It also explains the conspicuousness of the flowers of many oceanic islands, such as those of the Galapagos archipelago. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879 2012-04-18T02:00:17.060Z In spite of his conspicuousness, he was not naturally the sort of man who loves to be conspicuous. Edward Hoare, M.A. A record of his life based upon a brief autobiography 2012-03-28T02:00:25.040Z Of the greater comfort and safety secured, there can be no question; the chief drawback to this costume, especially for the tourist, is its conspicuousness. Ladies in the Field: Sketches of Sport 2012-03-03T03:00:17.540Z Bright-colored gloves bring the hands into too much conspicuousness for good effect, and, to my mind, give the whole man a plebeian air. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z Yet the same method is followed by all the other fungi, but with less conspicuousness. Eye Spy Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things 2012-02-24T03:00:23.760Z The conspicuousness of his perch and the intensity of the sunlight were distasteful to him. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z The former reveals with equal conspicuousness the great law of Liberty in the realm of mind. Doctrine of the Will 2012-01-22T03:00:26.997Z There the figure of a giant woodpecker hung, drumming loudly, and inviting a trial shot, by the very conspicuousness of its red, black and white plumage. The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z The administrator tries to test several players on a team at once to reduce the conspicuousness of the tests. Among Unknowns Who Tested Positive, Braun Stands Out 2011-12-14T22:10:19Z But are you not confounding, in your criticism, the sublimity of the problems with the conspicuousness of their manifestations? A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z But now that al Shabaab is apparently seeking to strengthen its clandestine networks in order to carry out more bombings in Mogadishu in particular, the conspicuousness of the foreigners would be a drawback. Concern grows in U.K., U.S. over Somali-based militants 2011-11-15T16:05:47Z The nickname they gave me, they also gave, I don't doubt, to fifty men besides myself, but it seemed somehow to attach itself more conspicuously to me because of my general conspicuousness. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z "It's like being on the Victory at Trafalgar, as far as conspicuousness goes," said Harry on his arrival. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z Robert Toombs—then in his fortieth year, and having as yet attained but little conspicuousness in congress—is the man I mean. The Brothers' War 2011-11-01T02:00:24.007Z A prominent characteristic of Prof. Vaughn was shyness—a shrinking from familiarity or conspicuousness. Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey 2011-10-18T02:00:20.997Z Astronomy in the Middle Ages The conspicuousness of astronomical lore in the poetry of Chaucer is due to its importance in the life of his century. Astronomical Lore in Chaucer 2011-10-13T02:00:42.860Z Nor is intensity, or vividness or conspicuousness, a safe measure of indicative and proving value. How We Think 2011-09-16T02:00:18.973Z She trembled with excitement, keenly aware of her conspicuousness in the light. Caybigan 2011-08-31T02:01:21.780Z Barring conspicuousness for a calling, this creative energy is the man himself. Charles Edward Putney An Appreciation 2011-07-18T02:00:24.397Z In a dead sea of ignorance, superior ability looms up with imposing conspicuousness. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z The only object of any conspicuousness presented to me was a huge, dark garment hanging from a hook in the wall. Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z There is a particular passage where his works may be seen displayed with a conspicuousness, that if granted them by the rulers of the Royal Academy, fortune would be sure to follow. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z If conspicuousness or notoriety could mean greatness, we have our great men in California. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z The conspicuousness of the instrument alone does not suffice. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z “I’m six, going on seven, and I’m a big girl,” she confided to the barker on whose shoulder she was riding in delightful conspicuousness. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z “To my mind,” one of these citizens said to me, “the conspicuousness of the Negro at elections is one of the chief causes of race prejudice.” Following the Color Line an account of Negro citizenship in the American democracy 2011-01-06T03:00:45.737Z Even when he carried the war of political reform into sections of the town where the lawless elements had marked him for violence, he went stubbornly in the conspicuousness of ultra-tailoring. The Key to Yesterday The room was worn and bare and gray; so bereft of all but the most necessary furniture that its few ornaments had a startling conspicuousness. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories And of those plans, the first to be carried out was to free himself from any appearance of conspicuousness which would draw attention on him. In the Day of Adversity Their millinery was somewhat variegated, the only thing in common to the motley units of head-gear being conspicuousness. Sea-Hounds One of the nymphs floated forward, bowed Mary to a chair, and took off her hat and veil, the which she placed in horrible conspicuousness on a marble-topped table. Lady Cassandra Moreover, the newspapers, through which he had glanced hurriedly, were mainly remarkable for the number and conspicuousness of their scare headlines. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion Their engagement brought Stuart Williams into a new social conspicuousness, though he had the qualities—in particular a certain easy, sunny manner—that had made him popular all along. Fidelity A Novel In a few cases the flowers are greenish, but the size and conspicuousness of the perianth identifies them in this class — 9. 3a. The Plants of Michigan Simple Keys for the Identification of the Native Seed Plants of the State She was not the sort of girl to like conspicuousness or notoriety, and she flatly refused when the float was first brought to her attention. The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories Here, as in Morosini’s, the images of the Virtues have no ironical power, although their great conspicuousness marks the increase of the boastful feeling in the treatment of monuments. The Stones of Venice, Volume III (of 3) For in the relative magnitude and conspicuousness of these two buildings, we have an accurate index of the relative importance of the ideas of the Madonna and of Christ, in the modern Italian mind. The Stones of Venice, Volume II (of 3), The truth of Turner.conspicuousness, and excessively small quantity, both of extreme light and extreme shade, all the mass of the picture being graduated and delicate middle tint. Modern Painters Volume I (of V) Any sport or variation in the shape of greater conspicuousness would fall a quick prey to the enemy and its line be cut off forever. The Meaning of Evolution All kinds were there: spectators who were sight-seeing; participants who were sporting around; men, women, and scoundrels; thugs and their prospective victims; people of supposed allurement; and sports of insipid, silly pose and tricked-up conspicuousness. The River Prophet The extent of transport of pollen by insects was unveiled, and the relation between the structure, odour, and conspicuousness of flowers, the visits of insects, and the advantages of cross-fertilisation was shown. Life of Charles Darwin Nevertheless, its ubiquity and conspicuousness long impeded progress. A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century Fourth Edition One is able by this means to promote a beautiful art and increase one's social conspicuousness at the same time. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York Again, if I must own it, the old feeling of conspicuousness in regard to my throat and knees assailed me. Fibble, D.D. Thus their position, manner and conspicuousness, are alike. A Brief Commentary on the Apocalypse The most gorgeous display of all is to be found among the birds, the peacock leading in conspicuousness and self-consciousness. The Log of the Sun A Chronicle of Nature's Year The time was when public favour spoke for the upholding of morality with a conspicuousness which could be called Puritanism, were the anachronism possible. The Tapestry Book One was that her husband's law practice was somewhat increased by her conspicuousness and popularity. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York Although declining to be discouraged by the conspicuousness of past failures in this connection, one may well profit by them. The Approach to Philosophy As in the case of protective imitation, so in this case of warning conspicuousness, not only colour, but structure may be greatly modified for the purpose of securing immunity from attack. Darwin, and After Darwin (Vol. 1 and 3, of 3) An Exposition of the Darwinian Theory and a Discussion of Post-Darwinian Questions It is not always easy to draw the line between conspicuousness and distinction. The Arbiter A Novel The right time and the right place for the conspicuousness of an Impressionist were undoubtedly England, and the moment when Mr. Whistler rose up and astonished her. The Gentle Art of Making Enemies The grass upon the terraces is not always of the same character as that above and below them, while on heather-covered hills the absence of the dark shrub from the roads greatly enhances their conspicuousness. Fragments of science, V. 1-2 "Give him your hat," bade Miss Blake, quickly, as if to put an end to their really painful conspicuousness. The Governess In southern architecture the roof is of far less importance; but here the soul of domestic building is in the largeness and conspicuousness of the protection against the ponderous snow and driving sleet. Lectures on Architecture and Painting Delivered at Edinburgh in November 1853 Some of us, it appears, remain self-conscious and a little afraid to snap; and there the tailor catches us with his cunningly conceived 'sprightly without conspicuousness.' The Perfect Gentleman The hurrying passersby slackened their steps to stare at her in candid interest, and she wondered if it were possible that her conspicuousness had anything to do with Bowers’s mysterious disappearance. The Fighting Shepherdess The most obvious type of consciousness of self is found in individuals who seek mere social conspicuousness, who spend no inconsiderable part of their energy in deliberate display. Human Traits and their Social Significance This is readily accounted for not only by its frequency, but by its conspicuousness. My Studio Neighbors In the matter of the tail, for instance, already noted, the individual rabbit incurs the disadvantage of conspicuousness for the rear, in order to further the safety of the young. Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata I read quite recently his announcement that in 1919 men's clothes would be 'sprightly without conspicuousness; dashing without verging on extremes; youthful in temperament and inspirational.' The Perfect Gentleman He was so preoccupied by his own intimate sensations that the idea of applauding never occurred to him, until he perceived his conspicuousness in not applauding, whereupon he clapped self-consciously. Clayhanger There are in every great university quiet great men who steadily pursue vital and difficult researches without the slightest reference or desire for cheap conspicuousness. Human Traits and their Social Significance Max realized fully what this "luck" had done for him, and was aware that eyes turned his way; but, far from being proud, he was half-ashamed of his conspicuousness, fearing that Colonel DeLisle might disapprove. A Soldier of the Legion In the difficulties of the case, conspicuousness of situation, extravagant decoration, and abundant advertising, are resorted to, as means of obtaining a preference. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 445 Volume 18, New Series, July 10, 1852 The conspicuousness of the dash makes it a very useful mark for guiding the eye of the reader to the unity of the sentence. Punctuation A Primer of Information about the Marks of Punctuation and their Use Both Grammatically and Typographically The small capital has the form of the large capital but without its size and conspicuousness. Capitals A Primer of Information about Capitalization with some Practical Typographic Hints as to the Use of Capitals This instinct is aroused by any sign of exceptional power, or, more generally still, by any exceptional conspicuousness, whether socially useful or not. Human Traits and their Social Significance There was one matter which was causing great anxiety to the officers on board the Victory, and that was the conspicuousness of Nelson's dress. Chatterbox, 1905. Such materials for conspicuousness were sure to lose nothing in the hands of Quisanté. Quisanté The advantage of higher speed possessed by the automobiles was more than offset by their greater conspicuousness the moment they came within range of the enemy's guns. Banzai! by Parabellum The conspicuousness of the twins led to stories, in undertone, of the long Hayle-Courteney rivalry. Gideon's Band A Tale of the Mississippi Our instincts of following and submission, apart from education, are as easily aroused by specious signs of social power and conspicuousness as by signs of mental effectiveness and genuine altruistic interest. Human Traits and their Social Significance No doubt its importance in the Maya economy was from its conspicuousness at the beginning of the rainy period. Animal Figures in the Maya Codices We must persuade her that she requires a change of scene and that this is the one way she can have it without conspicuousness. The Lighted Match In the mob you won't be singled out simply for your pretty face—there are too many pretty faces; so it is the woman who strikes some high note of conspicuousness who attracts attention. Contrary Mary But the beauty of flowers is far more than mere conspicuousness of colours even though that be the main ingredient. The Relations Between Religion and Science Eight Lectures Preached Before the University of Oxford in the Year 1884 In a city whose public is surfeited with a show of splendor, the man who would find himself underscored must pitch such conspicuousness to a scale of rajah-like magnificence. Destiny By a roundabout road, through varying chains of cause and effect, the rarity of the air does really account in the long run for the beauty and conspicuousness of the mountain flowers. Science in Arcady It was only a bluebird's feather, but Alan had set it in a place of conspicuousness just above the fireplace. The Desert Valley Under phenomenally affluent conditions for commanding good results, that substitute has proved its futility with brilliant conspicuousness. Sword and crozier, drama in five acts On the death of Cibber, Gray was offered the laureate's crown, which he declined, to avoid its conspicuousness and the envy of his brother poets. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction At first, he thought of the conspicuousness of wealth as a credential tending to enlarge the scope and standing of its possessor. Destiny In tropical Asia, and eastward to the Pacific Islands, the Danaidae take the place of the Heliconidae of America, in their abundance, their conspicuousness, their slow flight, and their being the subjects of mimicry. Darwinism (1889) All this is grievous to the soul which loves to spread its eagle in every land and to be known as American, with star-spangled conspicuousness all over the world: but it cannot be helped. Italian Journeys It felt itself at once raised to a position of lurid conspicuousness in the county, its name would be in every mouth, the papers, perhaps even the London papers, would talk about it. The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight The other pair of those riding breeches I laid with another of the flannel shirts in a great conspicuousness upon a chair in the bedroom directly in front of the door from the dressing room. The Daredevil How does such a delicate ornament answer the demands of mere conspicuousness? Creation and Its Records She enjoyed the bounty of a Wall Street broker who for one day had attained the conspicuousness of cornering the egg market. The Vertical City Everyone is doing something definite as a part of the machine except yourself; and in your civilian clothes you feel the self- conscious conspicuousness of appearing on a dancing-floor in a dressing-gown. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form But the guardian of all the virtues, which avoids all conspicuousness, and yet attains the greatest eminence of praise, is modesty. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, Volume 4 Far out before its centre Osterman took his place, delighted beyond expression at his conspicuousness, posing for the gallery, making his horse dance. The Octopus : A story of California Well, then, what is rank, and what is conspicuousness? The 30,000 Dollar Bequest and Other Stories We have quoted the very words of Sir Robert Peel, because they are every way memorable and worthy of permanent conspicuousness. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 327, January, 1843 I was sorry and ashamed about all that conspicuousness and shouting. The Gentleman from Indiana Strange as it is, the more glare and conspicuousness he has, the more he usually wants. In the Arena Stories of Political Life It will be painful for a little while, this conspicuousness; but these good people will soon pass out of our lives, and we out of theirs. A Touch of Sun and Other Stories It is a combination of power and conspicuousness which the man understands. The 30,000 Dollar Bequest and Other Stories The conspicuousness or success of a man's deeds is nothing to Him. Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII No one who parades a coral reef can fail to be impressed by the various means adopted by its weaker denizens to evade the consequences of conspicuousness. Tropic Days Her lower limbs absolutely made no impression on the mattrass, to which her frame appeared to cling, giving a ghastly conspicuousness to the oedematoust swelling of her feet, and to her person, for, alas! Tom Cringle's Log This appearance was no doubt superficial; and the beau-monde is never so numerous as its conspicuousness leads one to imagine. The History of the United States from 1492 to 1910, Volume 1 From Discovery of America October 12, 1492 to Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775 This is what everyone should strive for simplicity with charm and a complete absence of all conspicuousness. Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 And let us carve, deep-cut and indelible, in solitary conspicuousness, on the trophy that we rear on each well-fought field, the name of no man save 'Jesus only.' Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII Their rarity, however, and their conspicuousness, seem to prove the general rule. The Theory of Social Revolutions Even the great fame and conspicuousness of the President did not tempt them out of their retirement. Abraham Lincoln: a History — Volume 01 It may vary in color as in conspicuousness. Curiosities of the Sky The conspicuousness of your position will only make the more ridiculous that contrast between your book and your life. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02 There is another class of colours in which not concealment but conspicuousness is the object aimed at. The Naturalist in Nicaragua The conspicuousness of the plant makes it more open to public criticism and more likely to awaken a sense of pride in the owners. Problems of Conduct She had already seen a dozen women in various situations of conspicuousness apply powder to their complexions with no more ado than if they had been giving a pat to their hair. The Old Wives' Tale Success entails conspicuousness, and conspicuousness makes error almost a crime. Paste Jewels Adding to the conspicuousness of that wall, Charles H. Davis and Leonard Ochtman hold their own in their important setting. The Galleries of the Exposition Relation between the structure and conspicuousness of flowers, the visits of insects, and the advantages of cross-fertilisation. Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom Each of these vast levels is equally distinguished by the splendour and conspicuousness of its ancient churches. Beautiful Europe: Belgium In reality the societies are composed of presidents, secretaries and officials, who want the conspicuousness of office, and a large list of other members who won't come to the meetings. My Discovery of England Gen. Logan was going to introduce me, but I didn't want any more conspicuousness. Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 3 (1876-1885) The fact of a large proportion of white flowers smelling sweetly may depend in part on those which are fertilized by moths requiring the double aid of conspicuousness in the dusk and of odor. Wild Flowers An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors The fact of a larger proportion of white flowers smelling sweetly may depend in part on those which are fertilised by moths requiring the double aid of conspicuousness in the dusk and of odour. Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom But conspicuousness would matter; this was a serious elopement. Five Tales His conspicuousness was unendurable, because all of his schoolmates naturally found more entertainment in watching him than in following the performance of the capable Dora. Ramsey Milholland This conspicuousness, aided by the characters of the host and hostess, gave the tavern an advantage over all its future competitors that no circumstances could conquer. The Pioneers Exaggeration is conspicuous in the newer poetry, and is so far, therefore, successful, conspicuousness being its aim. Hearts of Controversy The conspicuousness of the corolla does not suffice to induce repeated visits from insects, unless nectar is at the same time secreted, together perhaps with some odour emitted. Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom Flowers, white, larger proportion smelling sweetly. structure and conspicuousness of. conspicuous and inconspicuous. papilionaceous. fertilised with pollen from a distinct plant. Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom The audience now looked at Ramsey no more than people look at a bridegroom, but he failed to perceive any substantial mitigation of his frightful conspicuousness. 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