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pickwickian

/ˌpɪkˈwɪkiən/

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adjective

牵强的，武断的。

Arbitrary or meaningless (of the usage of a word or phrase)

Examples :

"The teacher's rule about "no talking" during independent reading felt pickwickian, as everyone was still allowed to whisper quietly to ask for help. "

老师规定自主阅读时“禁止说话”这条规定感觉很牵强武断，因为大家仍然可以小声耳语寻求帮助。

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adjective

肥胖通风不良综合征的，匹克威克氏综合征的

Having, or relating to, Pickwickian syndrome.

Examples :

"The doctor suspected a pickwickian condition when he observed the patient's extreme obesity and difficulty breathing. "

医生观察到病人极度肥胖且呼吸困难，因此怀疑他患有匹克威克氏综合征 (肥胖通风不良综合征)。

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adjective

匹克威克式的, 滑稽的。

Of or relating to The Pickwick Papers, its storyline, or its characters (chiefly Mr Pickwick himself).

Examples :

"The elderly gentleman's round spectacles and jovial nature gave him a rather pickwickian appearance. "

那位老绅士戴着圆圆的眼镜，性格又很开朗，这使他的外貌带有一种匹克威克式的滑稽感。

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