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unpretentious

/ˌʌnpriˈtɛnʃəs/

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1 · adj.

modest and not trying to seem more important or refined

朴实无华的；不装腔作势的

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The café is small, unpretentious, and popular with locals.
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这家咖啡馆小巧朴素，很受当地人欢迎。
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