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glib

UK /ɡlɪb/US /ɡlɪb/

词源

源自中古荷兰语 'glibberig'(光滑的),后演变为英语,形容言语流利但轻浮。

adjective

❶ 形容说话流利但缺乏深度或诚意,通常指为了应付而随口说出的话,显得轻率或不真诚。

“He gave a glib answer to avoid the difficult question.”

(他随口给出一个敷衍的回答,以回避这个棘手的问题。)

“Her glib remarks made people doubt her sincerity.”

(她轻率的言论让人们怀疑她的诚意。)

同义词:smooth-talking, superficial, flippant

常见短语

glib tongue — 形容一个人能说会道,但说的话可能缺乏诚意或深度。

“He has a glib tongue, but his promises are rarely kept.”

(他嘴上说得天花乱坠,但很少兑现承诺。)