Learner's definition of LURID
[more lurid; most lurid] disapproving
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: causing shock or disgust : involving sex or violence in a way that is meant to be shocking危言耸听的；骇人听闻的 -
lurid [=sensational] tabloid headlines危言耸听的小报标题
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a lurid front-page story骇人听闻的封面故事
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a lurid tale of violence and betrayal关于暴力和背叛的可怕故事
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the lurid [=gruesome] details of the crime耸人听闻的犯罪细节
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: shining or glowing with a bright and unpleasant color刺眼的；俗艳的 -
a lurid neon sign刺眼的霓虹灯招牌
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the lurid lighting of a nightclub夜总会里俗丽的灯光
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The light from the fire cast a lurid glow on everything.火焰的光芒把周围的东西都照得亮堂堂的。
— luridness
noun [noncount]