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anomaly;atypical
异常的
a deviation from the norm
Ambivalent
模棱两可的
mixed feeling
sarcastic;sardonic;
snide
讽刺的
Derisive mocking comments
Dearth;paucity
缺乏
A scarcity or shortage
Prattle
To speak in a foolish manner; to babble incessantly唠叨
Wry;droll
Dry; humorous with a clever twist and a touch of irony
冷嘲性幽默
Unconventional, Unorthodox
Not ordinary or typical; characterized by avoiding customary conventions and behaviors不传统的
Meticulous, Painstaking, Fastidious
Extremely careful; very EXACTING
非常仔细,非常用心的
Audacious
Fearlessly, often recklessly daring; very bold大胆的;鲁莽的
Indifferent,apathetic
Marked by a lack of interest or concern
冷漠的
Diffident;Self-effacing
Hesitant due to a lack of self-confidence; unassertive不自信的
Pragmatic
Practical; sensible; NOT idealistic or romantic实际的
Evocation
An imaginative re-creation of something; a calling forth想像,
(头脑中)再现
Presumptuous
Taking liberties; brashly overstepping one’s place; impertinently bold 自大专横的
Recalcitrant
Stubbornly resistant and defiant; OBSTINATE; OBDURATE; REFRACTORY; disobedient
顽抗的,桀骜不驯的
Boon
A timely benefit; blessing
Bane
A source of harm and ruin
Clandestine,
surreptitious
Secret; covert; not open; NOT ABOVEBOARD
Affable,amiable,
genial,gregarious
Agreeable; marked by a pleasing personality; warm and friendly
Austere
Having no adornment or ornamentation; bare; not ORNATE
Altruism
Unselfish concern for the welfare of others利他主义
Ambiguity
The quality or state of having more than one possible meaning
Ambiguous
Unclear; uncertain; open to more than one interpretation; not definitive
Upbraid, Reproach, Castigate
To express disapproval; scold; rebuke; CENSURE
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