unexpansive

• 过时形容词，意为非扩张性的；不具有扩张或传播的能力或倾向的。

An obsolete adjective meaning not expansive; lacking the ability or tendency to expand or spread out.

1. Not tending to expandC2formal

   Showing no tendency to increase in size, volume, or scope.

   不扩张的

   • The material is unexpansive and remains stable under heat.
   • His unexpansive business strategy kept the company small.
   • The unexpansive nature of the gas made it ideal for the container.

   同义词fixedstaticstationaryunchanging

   反义词expandingexpansivegrowing

2. Reserved or restrained in mannerC2formal

   Not inclined to be emotionally expressive, talkative, or enthusiastic.

   内敛

   • Her unexpansive personality made her seem distant at parties.
   • He gave an unexpansive reply, simply nodding in agreement.
   • The unexpansive professor rarely shared personal stories.

   同义词aloofdistantguardedreservedrestrainedreticenttaciturnuncommunicativeundemonstrativeunresponsive

   反义词communicativedemonstrativeeffusiveexpansivefriendlygarrulousoutgoingsociabletalkativewarm