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meanest

UK //ˈmiːnɪst//US //ˈmiːnɪst//

词源

源自中古英语 'mēne'(低劣的),最终源于古英语 'gemǣne'(共同的,普通的),词义演变后强调负面特质。

adjective

❶ 指某人或某事物在所有同类中最刻薄、最吝啬或最恶毒的,通常用于比较级中表示极端程度。

“He was the meanest boss I've ever worked for.”

(他是我遇到过最刻薄的老板。)

“She gave me the meanest look when I interrupted her.”

(我打断她时,她给了我一个最恶毒的眼神。)

同义词:cruelest, nastiest, harshest

常见短语

the meanest of the mean — 形容在恶劣或刻薄程度上达到极致的人或事物,强调无可比拟的恶意。

“That dictator was the meanest of the mean, showing no mercy to anyone.”

(那个独裁者是恶人中的恶人,对任何人都毫无怜悯。)