上不了台面
shàng​bù​liǎo​tái​miàn

inferior

  • created sense approved 上不了台面/上不了檯面 · shàng​bù​liǎo​tái​miàn · inferior

    上不了台面 / 上不了檯面

    shàng​bù​liǎo​tái​miàn

    inferior

    lacking the quality, refinement, or status required to be presented in a formal or public setting

    这些廉价的装饰品实在上不了台面。

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  • created sense approved 上不了台面/上不了檯面 · shàng​bù​liǎo​tái​miàn · unpresentable

    上不了台面 / 上不了檯面

    shàng​bù​liǎo​tái​miàn

    unpresentable

    improper, dishonorable, or shameful, and therefore better kept secret or away from public view

    他总是搞些上不了台面的小动作。

    created sense