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promissory
promissory
[形容词]

relating to a promise or commitment to fulfill an obligation or debt at a specified time in the future

承诺的, 与承诺有关的

承诺的, 与承诺有关的

Ex: The company issued promissory bonds to raise capital for its expansion project. 

该公司发行了本票债券,为其扩张项目筹集资金。

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knotty
knotty
[形容词]

full of complications or difficulties

复杂的, 棘手的

复杂的, 棘手的

Ex: Solving the complex mathematical problem proved to be a knotty challenge for even the most skilled mathematicians. 

解决这个复杂的数学问题被证明即使对最有技能的数学家来说也是一个棘手的挑战。

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ghastly
ghastly
[形容词]

extremely unpleasant, shocking, or horrifying in appearance, nature, or effect

可怕的, 恐怖的

可怕的, 恐怖的

Ex: The accident scene was ghastly, with mangled wreckage and pools of blood scattered across the road. 

事故现场可怕,扭曲的残骸和血泊散落在路上。

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gingerly
gingerly
[形容词]

done or carried out in a way that avoids risk, harm, or discomfort

小心翼翼地, 谨慎地

小心翼翼地, 谨慎地

Ex: His gingerly touch showed how delicate the operation was. 

他小心翼翼的触摸显示了手术有多么微妙。

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racy
racy
[形容词]

displaying qualities of speed, boldness, or provocation and suitable for competition

运动的, 大胆的

运动的, 大胆的

Ex: With its sleek lines and powerful engine, the yacht proved to be a racy contender in the sailing regatta. 

凭借其流畅的线条和强大的引擎,这艘游艇在帆船比赛中证明了自己是一个快速的竞争者。

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pulmonary
pulmonary
[形容词]

related to the lungs or the respiratory system

肺的, 与肺有关的

肺的, 与肺有关的

Ex: Smoking can lead to various pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. 

吸烟会导致各种肺部疾病,如慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)和肺癌。

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wintry
wintry
[形容词]

unwelcoming and lacking in warmth or friendliness

寒冷的, 冷淡的

寒冷的, 冷淡的

Ex: The reception she received at the party was wintry, with few guests bothering to engage in conversation. 

她在派对上受到的接待冷淡,很少有客人费心去交谈。

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predatory
predatory
[形容词]

(of wild animals) hunting, killing, and feeding on other animals for survival

捕食性的, 肉食的

捕食性的, 肉食的

Ex: The owl is a predatory bird, catching mice at night. 

猫头鹰是一种捕食性鸟类,在夜间捕捉老鼠。

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scholarly
scholarly
[形容词]

related to or involving serious academic study

学术的, 博学的

学术的, 博学的

Ex: The scholarly journal publishes peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of topics in sociology. 

学术期刊发表关于社会学广泛主题的同行评审文章。

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ungainly
ungainly
[形容词]

moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth

笨拙的, 不灵活的

笨拙的, 不灵活的

Ex: The vase slipped from her hands in an ungainly manner, shattering on the floor. 

花瓶从她手中笨拙地滑落,在地板上摔碎了。

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plenary
plenary
[形容词]

complete in every respect

完全的, 全面的

完全的, 全面的

Ex: After years of study, she attained a plenary understanding of the complex theories underlying quantum mechanics. 

经过多年的研究,她对量子力学基础的复杂理论有了全面的理解。

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surly
surly
[形容词]

ill-tempered and often rude to others

脾气坏的, 粗暴的

脾气坏的, 粗暴的

Ex: Despite our polite inquiries, the bus driver remained surly and unresponsive, making for an uncomfortable journey. 

尽管我们礼貌地询问,公交车司机仍然脾气暴躁且不回应,使得旅程很不舒服。

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grisly
grisly
[形容词]

causing horror or disgust, typically due to involving violence or death

可怕的, 恐怖的

可怕的, 恐怖的

Ex: The newspaper warned readers of the grisly details of the murder, advising discretion for those sensitive to violence. 

报纸警告读者谋杀案的可怕细节,建议对暴力敏感的人谨慎阅读。

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stately
stately
[形容词]

having an impressive and dignified manner or appearance, often associated with grandeur or elegance

庄严的, 雄伟的

庄严的, 雄伟的

Ex: She walked with a stately grace, her movements deliberate and poised, commanding attention wherever she went. 

她以庄严的优雅行走,她的动作是深思熟虑和平衡的,无论走到哪里都能吸引注意力。

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velvety
velvety
[形容词]

showing a smooth, soft, and luxurious quality similar to the feel of velvet fabric

天鹅绒般的, 丝滑的

天鹅绒般的, 丝滑的

Ex: The sofa offered a velvety touch, making it a cozy and inviting seating option. 

沙发提供了天鹅绒般的触感,使其成为一个舒适且诱人的座位选择。

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murky
murky
[形容词]

(of liquids) not clear or transparent

浑浊的, 泥泞的

浑浊的, 泥泞的

Ex: The fisherman hesitated to cast his line into the murky pond, unable to see beneath the surface. 

渔夫犹豫着是否要把他的线投进浑浊的池塘,无法看到水面下。

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niggardly
niggardly
[形容词]

excessively stingy or miserly, often characterized by an unwillingness to spend or give freely

吝啬的, 小气的

吝啬的, 小气的

Ex: The restaurant received complaints about its niggardly portion sizes, leaving customers feeling unsatisfied. 

这家餐厅因其吝啬的份量收到投诉,让顾客感到不满意。

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dimly
dimly
[副词]

in a manner suggesting disapproval or lack of enthusiasm

不赞成地, 缺乏热情地

不赞成地, 缺乏热情地

Ex: She spoke dimly of the new policy, clearly unimpressed. 

她含糊地谈论了新政策,显然没有留下深刻印象。

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swarthy
swarthy
[形容词]

having a naturally dark face or complexion

黝黑的, 晒黑的

黝黑的, 晒黑的

Ex: She had a swarthy complexion, with olive skin and dark hair. 

她有着黝黑的肤色,橄榄色的皮肤和黑色的头发。

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