cynical

'sinikәl

六级托福雅思 Collins 2

s. believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

a. 愤世嫉俗的, 讽刺的, 冷嘲的

Collins 星级

6,355

BNC 频率

7,052

使用频率

cynical 源自希腊语 kynikos，意为“犬类的”，与“犬”相关，暗示一种怀疑和玩世不恭的态度。

例句

1. He has a cynical view of human nature.

他对人性持怀疑态度。

2. Her cynical remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

她的讽刺评论让大家都感到不舒服。

3. Many people are cynical about politicians and their promises.

许多人对政治家及其承诺持怀疑态度。