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calumny 
/'kæləmnɪ/ n. Syn. slander
(诽谤,中伤) false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation; slander
He could endure his financial failure, but he could not bear the calumny that his foes heaped upon him.
Show examples and contexts (诽谤,中伤) false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation; slander
He could endure his financial failure, but he could not bear the calumny that his foes heaped upon him.
cursory
/'kɜrsərɪ/ a. Syn. casual
(草率,匆忙) casual; brief or broad; not cautious, nor detailed
Because a cursory examination of the ruins indicates the possibility of arson, we believe the insurance agency should undertake a more extensive investigation of the fire's cause.
Show examples and contexts (草率,匆忙) casual; brief or broad; not cautious, nor detailed
Because a cursory examination of the ruins indicates the possibility of arson, we believe the insurance agency should undertake a more extensive investigation of the fire's cause.
juxtaposition
/dʒʌkstəpə'zɪʃən/ n. Syn. apposition
(并列,并置) act of positioning close together; side-by-side position
It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors.
Show examples and contexts (并列,并置) act of positioning close together; side-by-side position
It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors.
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dissemble 
 | [驱散,消散,浪费] spend or expend wastefully; vanish by dispersion; drive away; disperse |
| [伪装,做作,掩饰] disguise or conceal behind a false appearance; make a false show of |
| [扭曲,歪曲] twist out of proper or natural relation of parts; misshape; misrepresent |
| [持不同意见的,难于对付的] disagreeing, especially with a majority; rebellious |
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| a. [报复性的] seek revenge or intended for revenge; showing malicious will |
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