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obnoxious

UK //əbˈnɒk.ʃəs//US //əbˈnɑːk.ʃəs//

词源

源自拉丁语 'obnoxius'(意为‘易受伤害的’或‘顺从的’),16世纪演变为英语后意义转为‘令人不快的’。

adjective

❶ 形容人或行为令人极其反感、讨厌,常带有冒犯性或不顾他人感受的特质。

“His obnoxious laughter ruined the solemn atmosphere.”

(他刺耳的笑声破坏了庄严的气氛。)

“The obnoxious smell from the factory made residents protest.”

(工厂传来的恶臭让居民们集体抗议。)

同义词:offensive, annoying, disgusting, repulsive, irritating

常见短语

obnoxious behavior — 指令人难以忍受的举止或行为,通常带有明显的冒犯性或自私特质。

“The teacher warned him about his obnoxious behavior in class.”

(老师就他在课堂上令人反感的行为提出了警告。)