His appearance had at first elicited some laughing, though not ill - natured , remarks from the merry Shirley.
他的容貌起初倒曾引得这位快活的谢利说出一些并非恶意的笑话来.
辞典例句
In dogs with a dark mask the expression appears more stern, but never ill - natured.
面部有深色面具,使表情显得严厉, 但不凶恶.
互联网
"an ill-natured disagreeable old man"