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单词 sullen
释义
sullen
adjective
uk
/ˈsʌl.ən/us
/ˈsʌl.ən/
angryandunwillingtosmileor bepleasanttopeople:
愠怒的；闷闷不乐的，绷着脸的
Hisdaughtersstaredback at him with anexpressionof sullenresentment.他的几个女儿也满脸愠怒地狠狠回瞪他。
literaryShelookedup at the sullen(=darkandunpleasant)skyandshuddered.她抬头看了看阴沉沉的天空，不由打了个冷颤。
Synonym
morose
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sullenly
sullenness
(Definition ofsullenfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

sullen| American Dictionary

sullen
adjective
us
/ˈsʌl·ən/
silentandunpleasant:
Theystaredat him with anexpressionof sullendislike.
fig.The skieslookedvery sullen(=darkandunpleasant).
(Definition ofsullenfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsullen

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Benefit is clear for intermediate andsullenfamilies.
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An example of the former might be trying to hold a conversation with asullenteenaged son or daughter on the merits of atonal music.
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It is little wonder that observers often described shepherds assullen.
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The violin, on edge, is forced for the first time into subterranean depths and rhythmically complex figures, leaps and runs as the trombone and tuba pursue it oversullenground.
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Terms such as "sullen," "moody," or "irritable" are used to describe emotional states that become more traitlike blends of different negative emotions seen in both internalizing and externalizing problems.
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I think it would be a very great pity if we accepted this with resentment and rathersullenbitterness in our hearts.
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A girl who was described as having a sunny disposition becamesullenand nervous as time passed.
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We cannot put any great value on a naval base if the population is against us—sulky,sullenand passively resisting.
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The mood of the people is turning from one of fortitude and philosophy to one ofsullendespair.
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The fact is, according to all the evidence, that there is thatsullenfeeling of dislike and suspicion about the proposals for closer association.
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However, he looked particularly miserable andsullenand embarrassed on that ludicrous occasion.
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Well, they may besullenand curmudgeonly if they will.
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The farming community issullenand really furious with him.
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I hardly like reviving certain old animosities or mentioning anything which may tend to stirsullenand slumbering emotions.
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He, finding the girlsullen, approached the mental welfare officer, who assured me admission was necessary.
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