treating someone cruelly and violently, especially in a physical or psychological way
虐待的, 暴力的
他因对家人的虐待行为而被捕。
having a negative or belittling connotation
贬义的, 轻蔑的
这个术语随着时间的推移变得贬义，失去了其中性语气。
continuously happening one after another
连续的, 接连的
该公司报告了连续季度亏损，引发了投资者的担忧。
providing clear and final evidence or proof, leaving no doubt or uncertainty
结论性的, 决定性的
在审查了所有数据之后，专家组就此问题达成了结论性决定。
capable of producing a lot of profit or earning a great amount of money for someone
有利可图的, 赚钱的
她开始了一项销售手工珠宝的 lucrative 在线业务。
(of a person) able to make clear, firm decisions quickly, especially in challenging situations
果断的，坚决的
作为一个果断的经理，他从不犹豫在需要时做出艰难的决定。
much smaller than what is normal
微小的, 娇小的
她脖子上戴着一个非常小的吊坠，那是她祖母的珍贵纪念品。
providing useful information or guidance, often with the intention of teaching or educating
有教育意义的, 指导性的
沿途有教育意义的标志引导徒步者登顶。
behaving in a way to avoid being seen or noticed, especially when feeling guilty
偷偷摸摸的, 鬼鬼祟祟的
他鬼鬼祟祟的举动让警卫起了疑心。
increasing gradually as more and more is added
累积的, 渐增的
通过对每一章的累积学习，学生对该主题的理解增长了。
not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future
暂定的, 试探性的
他对工作机会的接受是暂定的，因为他想在最终确定之前讨论工资。
causing or resulting in a specific outcome
多产的, 富有成效的
沟通不畅可能会产生误解。
leading to the desired goal or result by providing the right conditions
有利的, 有助于
定期锻炼和均衡饮食有助于良好的健康。
effectively conveying or revealing a particular quality, emotion, or idea through speech, writing, or artistic means
富有表现力的, 雄辩的
