1520s, "marked by misfortune or failure," from un- (1) "not" + lucky (adj.). Similar formation in West Frisian unlokkich, Mliddle Low German unluckich. Sense of "boding ill" is recorded from 1540s; that of "having bad luck" is from 1550s; that of "bringing bad luck" is from 1580s. Related: Unluckily; unluckiness.
雙語例句
1. He's been very unlucky that no chances have fallen to him.
他很不走運，機會一次也沒有落到他頭上。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Wimbledon were unlucky not to win after hitting the post twice.
溫布爾登隊運氣不佳，兩次將球踢到門柱上，最終沒有獲勝。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Owen was unlucky not to score on two occasions.
歐文不幸兩次都沒有進球。
來自柯林斯例句
4. He was very unlucky not to win.
他不幸輸了。
來自《權威詞典》
5. It is ridiculously absurd to believe that the number 13 is unlucky.