pretty
/ˈprɪtɪ; `prɪtɪ/ adj
(-ier, -iest)
1 pleasing and attractive, without being beautiful or magnificent 漂亮的, 可爱的, 精致的（并非华丽的或堂皇的）
a pretty child, pattern, tune 可爱的孩子、 好看的花样、 好听的曲调
a pretty (ie effeminate-looking) boy 俊俏的男孩儿
What a pretty dress! 多漂亮的连衣裙哪!
She looks very pretty in that hat. 她戴著那顶帽子真是漂亮极了.
The bodies of the victims were not a pretty sight. 这些受害者的尸体惨不忍睹. =>Usage at beautiful 用法见beautiful.
2
(a) (esp dated 尤作旧) fine; good 美好的; 良好的
a pretty wit, compliment, turn of phrase 敏捷的头脑、 动听的恭维话、 巧妙的措辞.
(b) (ironic 反语) not pleasing 糟糕的
You've got yourself into a pretty mess now! 你现在可惹了麻烦了!
This a pretty state of affairs! 事情糟透了!
3 (idm 习语) (as) ,pretty as a `picture very pretty 非常漂亮. come to such a pass/a pretty pass => pass1. not just a pretty `face not just sb who is superficially attractive without having other qualities or abilities 不仅相貌好（尚有其他优点）
His good looks won him the election but he has still to prove that he's not just a pretty face. 他由於仪表堂堂而当选, 但他尚须证明决非徒有其表. a pretty `penny a lot of money 大量金钱
Renovating that house will cost you a pretty penny. 为了整修那所房子, 你得花很多钱. pretty, adv
1 fairly or moderately 相当; 颇
The situation seems pretty hopeless. 这情况似乎没有多大希望了.
She seemed pretty satisfied with the result. 她对那结果似乎相当满意. =>Usage at fairly 用法见fairly.
2 (idm 习语) pretty much/nearly/well almost 几乎; 差不多
The two are pretty much the same. 这两个简直一模一样.
The car is pretty nearly new. 那辆车跟新的差不多.
My patience is pretty well exhausted. 我几乎忍无可忍. sitting pretty => sit.