believing that people only do things to help themselves rather than for good or honest reasons 认为人皆自私的;愤世嫉俗的 a cynical view/smile 愤世嫉俗的观点;讥笑 - cynical about something
Do you have to be so cynical about everything? 你非得怀疑一切吗?
Extra Exampleshis deeply cynical attitude 他极端愤世嫉俗的态度 Her lips curled into a cynical smile. 她撇了撇嘴,露出一丝愤世嫉俗的讥笑。
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not believing that something good will happen or that something is important 悲观的;怀疑的 I'm a bit cynical about the benefits of the plan. 我对这项计划的成效有点儿怀疑。 Her experiences with men have made her thoroughly cynical about love. 她和男人的经历让她对爱情彻底地愤世嫉俗。 I'm a little cynical about her motives. 我有点儿怀疑她的动机。
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not caring that something might hurt other people, if there is some advantage for you 只顾自己不顾他人的;见利忘义的 a cynical disregard for the safety of others 只顾自己不顾他人安危 a deliberate and cynical foul 存心恶意犯规
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