cynical
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/adjective
1
- believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity愤世嫉俗的; 玩世不恭的：
her cynical attitude.
她愤世嫉俗的态度。
1.1
- doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile怀疑论的：
most residents are cynical about efforts to clean mobsters out of their city.
大部分居民对将歹徒清除出城市心存怀疑。
1.2
- contemptuous; mocking轻蔑的; 嘲笑的：
he gave a cynical laugh.
他轻蔑地笑了一笑。
2
- concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them极端利己不讲道义的：
a cynical professional foul.
出于己方利益的蓄意犯规。
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