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scurvily

/ˈskɜːr.vɪ.li/

翻译: 过时的副词,表示“以卑鄙、下流或无耻的方式”。源自形容词 scurvy(意为无价值或可恶的),用于描述卑劣或下贱的行为。在现代英语中已被视为过时。

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adverb

/ˈskɜːr.vɪ.li/C2formal已废弃
  • zh过时的副词,表示“以卑鄙、下流或无耻的方式”。源自形容词 scurvy(意为无价值或可恶的),用于描述卑劣或下贱的行为。在现代英语中已被视为过时。

An archaic adverb meaning 'in a contemptible, mean, or dishonorable manner.' Historically derived from the adjective 'scurvy' (meaning worthless or despicable), it was used to describe base or lowly behavior. The word is now considered obsolete in modern English.

  1. In a despicable or ignoble mannerC2formal

    Acting in a way that is mean, dishonorable, or contemptible.

    zh卑鄙地

    • He scurvily betrayed his closest friend for personal gain.
    • The politician scurvily avoided taking responsibility for the scandal.
    • They scurvily spread false rumors to ruin her reputation.

    同义词abjectlybaselycontemptiblydespicablyignoblymeanlyshabbilyvilely

    反义词honorablynoblyrespectablyvirtuouslyworthily

词形
  • more scurvily comparative form
  • most scurvily superlative form