新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

cynical

英 [ˈsɪnɪkəl]

[ADJ]

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ADJ. 形容词

1. 持人皆自私论的
If you describe someone as cynical, you mean they believe that people always act selfishly.
双语例句
例：
his cynical view of the world.
他那人皆自私的世界观。
2. （对事情的成功或人的诚信）怀疑的
If you are cynical about something, you do not believe that it can be successful or that the people involved are honest.
双语例句
例：
It's hard not to be cynical about reform.
很难对改革不持怀疑态度。

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