inhospitable

• 形容地方或环境荒凉、恶劣、难以生存或不宜居住，也指对客人不友好、不热情、不好客。

Describes a place or environment that is harsh, difficult to live in, or unwelcoming.

1. Unfavorable to life or growthB2formal

   Describes an environment that is harsh, barren, or difficult for living things to survive or thrive in.

   不宜生存的

   • The desert is an inhospitable place for most plants and animals.
   • The mountain's inhospitable climate makes it nearly impossible to live there year-round.
   • The region's inhospitable terrain discouraged early settlers.

   同义词aridbarrenbleakdesolateforbiddingharshhostilesterileunfavorableuninviting

   反义词favorablefertilehabitablehospitablewelcoming

2. Not welcoming or friendlyB2formal

   Describes a person, place, or atmosphere that is unwelcoming, cold, or unkind.

   不友好的

   • The host gave us an inhospitable reception, barely acknowledging our presence.
   • The room had an inhospitable feel with its cold, bare walls.
   • She found the city's inhospitable attitude towards newcomers quite discouraging.

   同义词aloofcolddistantforbiddinghostileunfriendlyunkind

   反义词amicablecordialfriendlygracioushospitablekindwarmwelcoming