
好词典

源自古英语 fȳlþu(肮脏),与古高地德语 fūlida(腐烂)同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语 *fūlithō(污秽)。
❶ 形容极其肮脏或不洁净的状态,可能带有令人不适的污垢或杂质。常用于描述环境、物品或人的卫生状况。
“The kitchen was filthy after weeks without cleaning.”
(几周没打扫的厨房脏得令人作呕。)
“He wore a filthy shirt covered in mud and grease.”
(他穿了件沾满泥浆和油污的脏衬衫。)
❶ 指下流、淫秽或不道德的行为、语言等内容,带有强烈贬义色彩。
“The movie was full of filthy language and scenes.”
(这部电影充斥着下流的台词和画面。)
“He told a filthy joke at the dinner table.”
(他在餐桌上讲了个低俗的笑话。)
filthy rich — 形容极其富有,带有夸张或轻微贬义的表达方式。
“The tech entrepreneur became filthy rich after his company went public.”
(这位科技企业家在公司上市后变得富得流油。)
filthy habit — 指令人厌恶的坏习惯,通常与卫生或道德相关。
“Nail-biting is a filthy habit that spreads germs.”
(咬指甲是传播细菌的恶心习惯。)