meretricious
01
华而不实的, 虚有其表的
attractive in a showy or superficial way but lacking real value or sincerity
例子
The movie 's meretricious special effects could n't hide its weak storyline.
这部电影meretricious的特效无法掩盖其薄弱的情节。
He was drawn to her meretricious charm, not realizing it was all an act.
他被她浮华的魅力所吸引，没有意识到这一切都是表演。
02
妓女般的, 俗艳的
resembling or characteristic of a prostitute in appearance or behavior
例子
The character was portrayed in a meretricious outfit to fit the role in the play.
这个角色被描绘成穿着俗艳的服装，以适合剧中的角色。
Some critics found the painting 's meretricious style offensive.
一些评论家认为这幅画的meretricious风格令人反感。
