新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

cynicism

英  [ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 人皆自私论

    Cynicism is the belief that people always act selfishly.

    双语例句

    例:

    I found Ben's cynicism wearing at times.

    我觉得本的人皆自私论有时让人烦。

    2[U 不可数名词] (对事情的成功或人的诚信的)怀疑

    Cynicism about something is the belief that it cannot be successful or that the people involved are not honourable.

    双语例句

    例:

    In an era of growing cynicism about politicians, Mr Mandela is a model of dignity and integrity.

    在一个对政治家越来越不信任的时代,曼德拉先生是高尚和正直的典范。

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