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credulity 
/krɪ'dju:lɪtɪ/;/krɪ'du:lɪtɪ/ n.
(轻信,易信) readiness of belief; disposition to believe on slight evidence
The rascal lives on the credulity of the people.
Show examples and contexts (轻信,易信) readiness of belief; disposition to believe on slight evidence
The rascal lives on the credulity of the people.
decry
/dɪ'kraɪ/ v. Syn. disparage
(强烈反对) express strong disapproval of; disparage
The founder of the Children's Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman, would strongly decry the lack of financial and moral support for children in America today.
Show examples and contexts (强烈反对) express strong disapproval of; disparage
The founder of the Children's Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman, would strongly decry the lack of financial and moral support for children in America today.
hapless
/'hæplɪs/ a.
(不幸的) without hap or luck; luckless; unfortunate; unlucky; unhappy
His hapless lover was knocked down by a car.
Show examples and contexts (不幸的) without hap or luck; luckless; unfortunate; unlucky; unhappy
His hapless lover was knocked down by a car.
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porous 
 | [闲聊,胡说,废话唠叨] speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly; talk artlessly and childishly |
| [实用主义者] who acts in response to particular situations; one who acts in a practical or straightforward manner |
| [征兆] omen; forewarning; something that portends an event about to occur, especially unfortunate or evil event |
| [筛子似的] full of pores; able to absorb fluids; full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through |
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| n. [名气,尊严] celebrity; a person who is an inspiration to others; a person who has achieved eminence in a specific field |
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