retain appeal on repeated viewing; grow on one
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retaining appeal on repeated viewing; able to withstand scrutiny over time; growing on one
Describes scenery, artworks, designs, or people whose beauty or interest reveals itself gradually upon repeated exposure. Often implies a subtle, enduring quality rather than immediate striking impact.
Shū书
zhōng中
de的
chā插
tú图
jīng精
měi美
nài耐
kàn看
。
The illustrations in the book are exquisite and bear repeated viewing.
Tā她
suī虽
rán然
bù不
shì是
dì第
yì一
yǎn眼
měi美
nǚ女
，
dàn但
shì是
fēi非
cháng常
nài耐
kàn看
。
Although she isn't a love-at-first-sight beauty, she really grows on you.
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Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
de的
gòu构
tú图
jiǎn简
jié洁
ér而
nài耐
kàn看
。
The composition of this painting is simple yet stands up to repeated scrutiny.