cynical
adjective /ˈsɪnɪkl/
/ˈsɪnɪkl/
- believing that people only do things to help themselves rather than for good or honest reasons
认为人皆自私的；愤世嫉俗的 - a cynical view/smile
愤世嫉俗的观点；讥笑 - cynical about something Do you have to be so cynical about everything?
你非得怀疑一切吗？
- his deeply cynical attitude
他极端愤世嫉俗的态度 - Her lips curled into a cynical smile.
她撇了撇嘴，露出一丝愤世嫉俗的讥笑。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
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- extremely
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- a cynical view/smile
- cynical (about something) not believing that something good will happen or that something is important
悲观的；怀疑的 - I'm a bit cynical about the benefits of the plan.
我对这项计划的成效有点儿怀疑。 - Her experiences with men have made her thoroughly cynical about love.
她和男人的经历让她对爱情彻底地愤世嫉俗。 - I'm a little cynical about her motives.
我有点儿怀疑她的动机。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- seem
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- extremely
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- I'm a bit cynical about the benefits of the plan.
- not caring that something might hurt other people, if there is some advantage for you
只顾自己不顾他人的；见利忘义的 - a cynical disregard for the safety of others
只顾自己不顾他人安危 - a deliberate and cynical foul
存心恶意犯规
Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- seem
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
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- about
- a cynical disregard for the safety of others