unreadable /ʌnˈriːdəbəl/

• 1. 

  ADJ If you use unreadable to describe a book or other piece of writing, you are criticizing it because it is very boring, complicated, or difficult to understand. (书)无聊的; 难懂的 [表不满]

  例：

  For some this is the greatest novel in the world. For others it is unreadable.

  对有些人来说，这是世界上最好的小说。对另一些人来说，这小说枯燥难懂。

• 2. 

  ADJ If a piece of writing is unreadable, it is impossible to read because the letters are unclear, especially because it has been damaged in some way. (字迹)难以辨认的 [usu v-link ADJ]

  例：

  ...if contracts are unreadable because of the microscopic print.

  ...如果合同不能辨认是因为超小的字体。

• 3. 

  ADJ If someone's face or expression is unreadable, it is impossible to tell what they are thinking or feeling. (表情)莫测的 [文学性]

  例：

  He looked back at the woman for approval, but her face was unreadable.

  他回头看那个女人想要得到赞同，但她面无表情。