词汇 "off colour" 在中文的含义

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off colour

US /ɔf ˈkʌlər/
UK /ɒf ˈkʌlər/

形容词

1.

不舒服, 身体不适

slightly unwell or sick

示例:
I'm feeling a bit off colour today, so I might go home early.
我今天有点不舒服,所以可能会早点回家。
After eating that suspicious meal, he felt a bit off colour.
吃了那顿可疑的饭后,他感觉有点不舒服
2.

不雅的, 粗俗的

a joke or remark that is slightly rude or offensive

示例:
He told an off colour joke that made some people uncomfortable.
他讲了一个不雅的笑话,让一些人感到不舒服。
Her comments were a bit off colour for a formal dinner.
她的评论对于正式晚宴来说有点不雅