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pachydermatous

/ˌpæk.ɪˈdɜːr.mə.təs/

翻译: 过时的形容词,意为厚皮的,字面上指象等厚皮动物,引申义指对批评不敏感的人。

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adjective

/ˌpæk.ɪˈdɜːr.mə.təs/C2formal已废弃
  • zh过时的形容词,意为厚皮的,字面上指象等厚皮动物,引申义指对批评不敏感的人。

An obsolete adjective meaning thick-skinned, literally referring to thick-skinned animals like elephants, or figuratively to someone insensitive to criticism.

  1. Relating to thick-skinned animalsC2formal

    Of or relating to or characteristic of pachyderms, such as elephants or rhinoceroses.

    zh厚皮动物的

    • The pachydermatous hide of the elephant is remarkably tough.
    • Pachydermatous animals are known for their thick skin.
    • The zoo's pachydermatous residents include elephants and rhinos.

    同义词pachydermalpachydermic

  2. Emotionally insensitiveC2formal

    Having a thick skin emotionally; not easily upset or affected by criticism or hardship.

    zh厚脸皮

    • After years in politics, he became pachydermatous to criticism.
    • She remained pachydermatous despite the harsh comments.
    • A pachydermatous attitude can be useful in stressful jobs.

    同义词calloushardenedimpassiveinsensitivestolidthick-skinnedtoughunfeeling

    反义词sensitivethin-skinnedtouchyvulnerable

词形
  • more pachydermatous comparative form
  • most pachydermatous superlative form