becoming

英 [bɪˈkʌmɪŋ]

美 [bɪˈkʌmɪŋ]

adj. 相配的; 合身的; 合适的; 与…相称的
v. 开始变得; 变成; 适合(某人); 与…相称; 使(人)显得漂亮; 使好看
become的现在分词

现在分词：becoming　

BNC.21201 / COCA.22465

牛津词典

adj.

相配的；合身的
making the person wearing them look more attractive
合适的；与…相称的
suitable or appropriate for sb or their situation
1. It was not very becoming behaviour for a teacher.
  这种举止与一个教师的身份不太相称。

ADJ-GRADED （衣服、颜色、发型等）合适的，相配的，好看的
A piece of clothing, a colour, or a hairstyle that isbecomingmakes the person who is wearing it look attractive.
1. Softer fabrics are much more becoming than stiffer ones.
  软面料要比硬面料合身得多。
ADJ-GRADED （行为）得体的，适宜的
Behaviour that isbecomingis appropriate and proper in the circumstances.
1. This behaviour is not any more becoming among our politicians than it is among our voters.
  这种行为对于我们的政治家和选民来说都不合适。

adj

displaying or setting off to best advantage
1. a becoming new shade of rose
2. a becoming portrait
according with custom or propriety
1. her becoming modesty
2. comely behavior
3. it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money
4. a decent burial
5. seemly behavior
Synonym:comelycomme il fautdecentdecorousseemly

His father began to lose his memory bit by bit, becoming increasingly forgetful.
他的父亲开始一点点地失去记忆，变得越来越健忘。
A career in law is becoming increasingly attractive to young people
法律行业对年轻人的吸引力越来越大。
The all-female yacht crew made history by becoming the first to sail round the world
这艘游艇的船员为清一色的女性，她们进行了首次环球航行，创造了历史。
We are becoming one of the market leaders in the fashion industry.
我们正在成为时装业的领军者之一。
Good hunting grounds are becoming harder to find.
好的猎场变得越来越难找了。
This region is becoming increasingly important both strategically and economically.
这个地区的战略地位和经济地位变得越来越重要了。
His resentment of her behaviour was becoming more vociferous.
他越来越大声地表达对她行为的厌恶。
Water is becoming an increasingly precious resource.
水正成为日益珍贵的资源。
In the beginning he had felt well, but little by little he was becoming weaker
一开始他感觉很好，但慢慢地就变虚弱了。
He had finally accomplished his dream of becoming a pilot
他最终实现了成为一名飞行员的梦想。