cynical /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ adjective Learner's definition of CYNICAL
[more cynical; most cynical]
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: believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest认为人皆自私的；怀疑他人的 -
Cynical people say there is no such thing as true love.持人皆自私论的人认为世上没有真爱。
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People are so cynical nowadays.现今的人们都这么不相信别人。
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She's become more cynical in her old age.她晚年变得更加愤世嫉俗。
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: selfish and dishonest in a way that shows no concern about treating other people fairly自私的；玩世不恭的 -
Some people regard the governor's visit to the hospital as a cynical attempt to win votes.有些人认为州长到医院探访不过是出于拉选票的自私目的而已。
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We live in a cruel, cynical [=uncaring] world.我们生活在一个冷酷无情的世界里。
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/ˈsɪnɪkli/ adverb