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deride 
/dɪ'raɪd/ v. Syn. ridicule
(打趣,取消) ridicule; make fun of; laugh at with contempt
The critics deride his pretentious dialogue and refused to consider his play seriously.
Show examples and contexts (打趣,取消) ridicule; make fun of; laugh at with contempt
The critics deride his pretentious dialogue and refused to consider his play seriously.
licentious
/laɪ'sɛnʃəs/ a. Syn. amoral; unrestrained
(不道德的,下流的,放纵的) amoral; unrestrained; lacking moral discipline or ignoring legal restraint
Unscrupulously seducing the daughter of his host, Don Juan felt no qualms about the immorality of his licentious behavior.
Show examples and contexts (不道德的,下流的,放纵的) amoral; unrestrained; lacking moral discipline or ignoring legal restraint
Unscrupulously seducing the daughter of his host, Don Juan felt no qualms about the immorality of his licentious behavior.
modicum
/'mɒdɪkəm/ n.
(少量) limited quantity; small or moderate amount; any small thing
Although his story is based on a modicum of truth, most of the events he describes are fictitious.
Show examples and contexts (少量) limited quantity; small or moderate amount; any small thing
Although his story is based on a modicum of truth, most of the events he describes are fictitious.
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misanthrope 
 | [杂记] collection of various items, parts, or ingredients, especially one composed of diverse literary works |
| [厌恶人类的人,憎人者] one who hates or mistrusts mankind |
| [吝啬的,贪婪的,坏的] indicative of lack of generosity; cautious with money |
| [误传,有意制造误解] give a false or incorrect impression, often deliberately; serve unsatisfactorily as representative |
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| a. [秘密,谜] secret; mysterious; known only to the initiated |
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