英语

mediocre

gb/mˌidiˈoʊkɚ/ us/mˌidiˈoʊkɚ/
B2 英语
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adjective B2 property
1

Not very good; disappointing

Not very good; not impressive.

用法模式: mediocre [noun]; mediocre at [something]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes use it to mean simply “medium” in a neutral way; it usually sounds negative and critical.
近义词
poor (Often stronger and more direct criticism.) | subpar (More informal; emphasizes being below an expected standard.) | lackluster (Suggests dullness or little energy, not just low quality.)
反义词
excellent (Very high quality or skill.) | outstanding (Much better than others; notable.) | superb (Extremely good, often in an admiring tone.)
搭配
mediocre performance |mediocre results |mediocre service |mediocre job |mediocre effort |mediocre movie |mediocre writing |mediocre idea |mediocre grades |mediocre review
主题
evaluation |education |work |arts_and_entertainment
例句
  • The food was expensive but mediocre.
  • His report was mediocre and didn’t address the main problem.
  • They expected a strong season, but the team delivered a mediocre performance.
学习者例句
  • The film was mediocre.
  • I did a mediocre job on the test.
adjective B2 property
2

Average; not special

Just average; nothing special.

用法模式: mediocre [noun]
常见错误:
Because it can mean “average,” learners may think it is neutral; in many contexts it still sounds negative.
近义词
average (More neutral and less critical.) | ordinary (Emphasizes being normal or not special.) | unremarkable (Highlights lack of distinctive features.)
反义词
exceptional (Far above average; unusually good.) | remarkable (Worth noticing; stands out.) | brilliant (Extremely talented or impressive.)
搭配
mediocre skills |mediocre talent |mediocre level |mediocre average |mediocre standard |mediocre quality |mediocre experience |mediocre product |mediocre restaurant |mediocre design
主题
evaluation |daily_life |work
例句
  • The hotel was clean and convenient, but overall it was mediocre.
  • Her voice is pleasant, though not powerful—more mediocre than memorable.
  • The product isn’t terrible; it’s just mediocre compared with newer models.
学习者例句
  • The restaurant is mediocre.
  • My English is mediocre now, but I am improving.
语法
词典原形
mediocre
IPA
GB/mˌidiˈoʊkɚ/
US/mˌidiˈoʊkɚ/
音节与重音
me - diocre (2 个音节)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: mediocre
词族
Core family
mediocrity noun C1
相关表达

mediocre at best

1
/mˌidiˈoʊkɚ ˈæt bˈɛst/
fixed phrase

Only mediocre, nothing better

Not good; the best you can say is that it is mediocre.

例句
  • The acting is mediocre at best, and the script is weak.
  • Our chances are mediocre at best unless we get more funding.
  • His explanation was mediocre at best and didn’t answer the question.

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