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sordid

/ˈsɔː.dɪd/ /ˈsɔɹdɪd/

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adjective

卑鄙，龌龊，肮脏。

Distasteful, ignoble, vile, or contemptible.

Examples :

"The politician's involvement in the bribery scandal revealed a sordid underbelly to his otherwise respectable image. "

这位政客卷入贿赂丑闻，揭露了他原本体面形象之下卑鄙龌龊的一面。

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adjective

肮脏的，卑鄙的。

Dirty or squalid.

Examples :

"The abandoned classroom was in a sordid state, littered with trash and overflowing bins. "

那间废弃的教室状况十分糟糕，肮脏不堪，到处都是垃圾和溢出来的垃圾桶。

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adjective

卑鄙的，龌龊的

Morally degrading.

Examples :

"The politician's involvement in the bribery scandal was a sordid affair that damaged his reputation. "

那位政客卷入贿赂丑闻是一件卑鄙龌龊的事情，损害了他的名誉。

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adjective

卑鄙的，吝啬的，贪婪的

Grasping; stingy; avaricious.

Examples :

"The landlord was known for being sordid, always trying to squeeze every last penny out of his tenants. "

那个房东出了名的卑鄙吝啬，总是想方设法从房客身上榨取最后一分钱。

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adjective

黯淡的，灰暗的

Of a dull colour.

Examples :

"The paint on the old dresser was a sordid, muted gray. "

老旧梳妆台上油漆的颜色是一种黯淡、柔和的灰色。

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