sinister
英 ['sɪnɪstə]
美 ['sɪnɪstɚ]
助记提示
1. perhaps from root *sen- and meaning properly "the slower or weaker hand".
2. 该词本义为:left, on the left side.
3. 由于在古代占卜学中认为左边,即西边是不吉利的、不吉祥的,因为西边是日落的方向,往往象征着衰落、衰败、衰退。由此该词的含义引申为“ 不吉利的,不祥的,险恶的”。
双语例句
- 1. There is nothing sinister or conspiratorial about the export licensing system.
- 这种出口许可制度没有任何阴险或者见不得人的东西。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. There was something sinister about him that she found disturbing.
- 他身上有种邪恶的东西让她很不安。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. There was something cold and sinister about him.
- 他给人一种冷酷阴险的感觉。
来自《权威词典》
- 4. There is something sinister at the back of that series of crimes.
- 在这一系列罪行背后有险恶的阴谋.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. In your remarks you alluded to a certain sinister design.
- 在你的谈话中,你提到了某个阴谋.
来自《简明英汉词典》