cynical
cynical
adjective
cynically
adverb
adjective
- believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
愤世嫉俗的；玩世不恭的
her cynical attitude.
她愤世嫉俗的态度。
■doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile
怀疑论的
most residents are cynical about efforts to clean mobsters out of their city.
大部分居民对将歹徒清除出城市心存怀疑。
■contemptuous; mocking
轻蔑的；嘲笑的
he gave a cynical laugh.
他轻蔑地笑了一笑。 - concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them
极端利己而不讲道义的
a cynical professional foul.
为己方利益的纯技术性犯规。
cynically
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