Mordacious
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British pronunciation/mɔːdˈeɪʃəs/
American pronunciation/mɔːɹdˈeɪʃəs/

"mordacious"的定义和意义

mordacious
01

咬人的, 有攻击性的

(of animals) tending to bite or sting as a means of defense, feeding, etc.
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The dog had become mordacious after being mistreated and would bite anyone who approached.
这只狗被虐待后变得咬人,有攻击性,看到靠近的人就会咬。
Farmers had to carefully protect their livestock from the mordacious foxes that roamed the countryside.
农民必须小心保护他们的牲畜,以免被游荡在乡村的咬人的狐狸攻击。
02

尖刻的, 讽刺的

using biting, indirect criticism to challenge ideas or expose flaws in people
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Jane was well known for her mordacious wit and biting social commentary.
简以尖刻的智慧和辛辣的社交评论而闻名。
Critics praised the film for its mordacious depiction of suburban hypocrisy.
评论家称赞这部电影尖刻地描绘了郊区的虚伪。
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