剑桥英语：CAE（C1高级） - 负面判断与缺陷

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failing

[名词]

a shortcoming, defect, or weak point in a person, plan, or system

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erroneous

[形容词]

mistaken or inaccurate due to flaws in reasoning, evidence, or factual support

错误的, 不准确的

Ex: They had to retract their statement after discovering it was based on erroneous information .在发现他们的声明是基于**错误**的信息后，他们不得不撤回声明。

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over the hill

[短语]

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: Despite feeling over the hill, she completed the marathon with determination.

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appalling

[形容词]

so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

骇人听闻的, 可怕的

Ex: Witnesses described the aftermath of the explosion as truly appalling.目击者描述爆炸的后果真是**骇人听闻**。

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overrated

[形容词]

having a higher or exaggerated reputation or value than something truly deserves

被高估的, 过誉的

Ex: The actor's performance was overrated, receiving praise that didn’t match the quality of the role.这位演员的表演被**高估了**，获得的赞誉与角色的质量不符。

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uninspired

[形容词]

showing little enthusiasm, interest, or drive

Ex: The uninspired employee rarely contributed ideas in meetings .

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inadequate

[形容词]

not meeting the expected level of quality, skill, or ability

Ex: The software 's inadequate design caused frequent crashes .

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notorious

[形容词]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

臭名昭著的, 因负面事物而广为人知的

Ex: The restaurant is notorious for poor service .这家餐厅因服务差而**臭名昭著**。

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questionable

[形容词]

doubtful or uncertain in terms of quality, reliability, or legitimacy

可疑的, 有问题的

Ex: A man of questionable character may not be the best to trust .一个性格**可疑**的男人可能不是最好的信任对象。

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ill-conceived

[形容词]

based on a flawed or poor understanding

构思拙劣的, 考虑不周的

Ex: Their ill-conceived actions led to unintended consequences .他们**考虑不周**的行动导致了意想不到的后果。

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trivial

[形容词]

having little or no importance

琐碎的, 微不足道的

Ex: His trivial concerns about the color of the walls were overshadowed by more urgent matters .他对墙壁颜色的**琐碎**担忧被更紧迫的事情所掩盖。

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to leave something to be desired

[短语]

to fail to fulfill one's expectations

Ex: His performance in the interview left much to be desired, and he didn't get the job.

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downside

[名词]

the less favorable or harmful part of something

Ex: The project has many benefits , but a major downside is the tight deadline .

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drawback

[名词]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

缺点, 不利

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , its drawback is the lack of flexibility .虽然这个提议看起来很有吸引力，但它的**缺点**是缺乏灵活性。

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run-of-the-mill

[形容词]

very average and without any notable qualities

普通的, 平凡的

Ex: The store sold run-of-the-mill household items , nothing out of the ordinary or special .这家商店出售**普通**的家居用品，没有什么特别或特别的东西。

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defective

[形容词]

having flaws that reduce functionality or quality

Ex: They filed a complaint after receiving a defective laptop that would n’t turn on .

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gimmicky

[形容词]

designed to attract attention or sell something by using clever but superficial or flashy features, often lacking real value

花哨的, 噱头的

Ex: Critics called the film's special effects gimmicky and distracting.评论家称这部电影的特效为**花招**且分散注意力。

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dire

[形容词]

having a very low quality, often to the point of being unbearable or disappointing

糟糕的, 可怕的

Ex: The hotel 's service was dire, with rude staff and unclean rooms .酒店的服务**糟糕透顶**，员工粗鲁，房间不干净。

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剑桥英语：CAE（C1高级）

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