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unmistakable

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++un·mis·tak·a·ble, unmistakeable /ˌʌnməˈsteɪkəbəl◂/ ●○○ adjective  RECOGNIZEeasy to recognize 不会弄错的,清楚明白的,显然的 the unmistakable sound of gunfire 清清楚楚的枪炮声see thesaurus at obviousunmistakably adverb
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unmistakableHis name is incorrectly spelt in the caption as N V Matovski, but the face is unmistakable.I could not follow their conversation but the exercise of power was unmistakable.The similarity is slight, but unmistakable.But the overall tone of the address was unmistakable.It wasn't just the unmistakable aura of wealth and ruthless power which drew women to him like moths to the flame.During the service I had the unmistakable feeling of being watched.When an envelope arrived bearing Dad's unmistakable handwriting, I knew something must be wrong.Snow bunting males are unmistakable in their all-white plumage with black backs.He'd started burning incense to disguise the unmistakable odour of marijuana coming from his bedroom.He spoke with an unmistakable Russian accent.The secretary of state said the measures are designed to send the regime a clear and unmistakable signal.Shots rang out, and we heard the unmistakable sound of a human scream.the unmistakable sounds of mariachi musicHer accent was unmistakable -- Southern Ireland, probably West coast.
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unmistakable
unmistakable , unmistakeable /ˌʌnməˈsteɪkəbəl◂, ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl◂/ adjective
 Word Family: adverb: unmistakably, mistakenly; adjective: mistaken, unmistakable; verb: mistake; noun: mistake
easy to recognize:
    the unmistakable sound of gunfire
—unmistakably adverb
     
THESAURUS
    obvious something that is obvious is very easy to notice or understand – used especially when you are surprised that other people cannot notice it: There is an obvious connection between the two murders. | It was obvious that something was wrong.
    clear easy to notice that something is true, so that you feel sure about it and have no doubts: It was clear to me that my father was dying. | There are clear signs of an economic recovery.
    noticeable very easy to notice, especially because you can see, hear, smell, or feel something: Steroid drugs cause a noticeable change in someone’s behaviour. | Road noise tends to be more noticeable in certain weather conditions.
    conspicuous very easy to notice, because of being different from things around them: a conspicuous white spot on the bird’s wings | She tried to make herself look less conspicuous. | Don’t leave your valuables in a conspicuous place.
    unmistakable extremely obvious, so that you cannot possibly confuse something with something else: the unmistakable sound of gunfire | The flower’s scent is unmistakable.
    self-evident formal facts, ideas etc that are self-evident are obvious and true, although some people may not accept them or know about them: The facts in this case are self-evident and cannot be denied. | We hold these truths to be self-evident (=we believe that they obvious and true – from the American Declaration of Independence).
    blatant use this about something that someone does which is clearly bad, but which they do not seem to be ashamed of: a blatant lie | The bill is a blatant attempt to limit our right to free speech.
    can tell to know that something must be true because you can see signs that show this: Even though it was dark, she could tell it was him. | How can you tell if you’ve broken your arm?


un·mis·tak·able (also less frequent un·mis·take·able) BrE /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbl/ 🔊 adjectivethat cannot be mistaken for sb/sth else 不会弄错的;确定无疑的;清楚明白的Her accent was unmistakable. 她的口音是很明显的。🔊🔊the unmistakable sound of gunfire清清楚楚的枪炮声 un·mis·tak·ably (also less frequent un·mis·take·ably) BrE /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/ 🔊NAmE /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/ 🔊 adverbHis accent was unmistakably British. 他明显地操英国口音。🔊🔊