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British pronunciation
/sˈætənˌa‍ɪn/

"saturnine"的定义和意义

saturnine
01

阴沉的, 忧郁的

having a bitter, grumpy, and serious appearance and attitude, oftentimes in a threatening manner
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His saturnine expression made everyone at the meeting uneasy.
他阴沉的表情让会议上的每个人都感到不安。
She found his saturnine stare particularly disconcerting during their conversation.
她发现他在对话中阴沉的目光尤其令人不安。
02

阴郁的, 沉闷的

(of a place) dark and depressing, causing an uneasy feeling
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The abandoned mansion had a saturnine atmosphere that unsettled visitors.
这座被遗弃的豪宅散发着一种阴郁的氛围,让来访者感到不安。
The room's saturnine decor made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
房间阴郁的装饰让人感到寒冷和不友好。
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