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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.
ebullient
/ɪ'bʌlɪənt/ a.
(热情的,激动的) showing excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm
Amy's ebullient nature could not be repressed; she' was always bubbling over with excitement.
Show examples and contexts (热情的,激动的) showing excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm
Amy's ebullient nature could not be repressed; she' was always bubbling over with excitement.
malevolent
/mə'lɛvələnt/ a. Syn. malicious
(坏心肠的) having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious
Lago is a malevolent villain who takes pleasure in ruining Othello.
Show examples and contexts (坏心肠的) having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious
Lago is a malevolent villain who takes pleasure in ruining Othello.
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glacial 
 | [贪吃的人,喜欢吃喝的人] a person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink |
| [语言夸张的,词藻浮华的] speaking or expressed in lofty style; using high sounding language; overly wordy |
| [瞪着,愤怒的看着] look at with a fixed gaze; angry stare |
| [冰河的,冰川的] like a glacier; lacking warmth and friendliness; extremely cold or slow |
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| a. [通用的] affecting all; general; present everywhere; relating to the entire world or all within the world; worldwide |
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