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.
权威例句
1. He's been very unlucky that no chances have fallen to him.
他很不走运,机会一次也没有落到他头上。
2. Wimbledon were unlucky not to win after hitting the post twice.
温布尔登队运气不佳,两次将球踢到门柱上,最终没有获胜。
3. Owen was unlucky not to score on two occasions.
欧文不幸两次都没有进球。
4. He was very unlucky not to win.
他不幸输了。
5. It is ridiculously absurd to believe that the number 13 is unlucky.