They were dull and visually forbidding.
它们枯燥无味, 令人望而生畏。
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基本词汇
adj.视觉的；视力的；看的见的；形象的n.画面；图象
adj.视觉的；视力的；看的见的；形象的
n.画面；图象
副词: visually 名词: visualness
详情解释
双解释义
词典解释
1. 视觉的;视力的;可见的
Visual means relating to sight, or to things that you can see.
e.g. ...the graphic visual depiction of violence.
对暴力赤裸裸的影像描绘
e.g. ...music, film, dance, and the visual arts.
音乐、电影、舞蹈和视觉艺术
2. 视觉材料（指用于展示或说明的图画、表格、影片等）
A visual is something such as a picture, diagram, or piece of film that is used to show or explain something.
e.g. Remember you want your visuals to reinforce your message, not detract from what you are saying.
要记住，使用视觉材料是为了使表达的意思更加清楚明白，而不能分散对所讲内容的注意力。
常用例句
经典引文
Poor visual adaptation to the dark.
出自：P. QuillinNew technology can remove..barriers for people with visual handicaps.
出自：Guardian词源解说
高考真题例句
They were dull and visually forbidding.
它们枯燥无味, 令人望而生畏。
2019全国卷