sinister
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ˈsɪ
si
nis
nɪs
nis
ter
tɜr
tēr
British pronunciation
/sˈɪnɪstɐ/

“sinister”的英语定义和含义

sinister
01

不祥的, 邪恶的

giving the impression that something harmful or evil is about to happen
example
例子
The abandoned mansion had a sinister aura about it, as if it held dark secrets within its walls.
废弃的豪宅有一种不祥的气氛,仿佛它的墙壁内隐藏着黑暗的秘密。
The eerie silence in the forest felt sinister, as if something dangerous lurked nearby.
森林中诡异的寂静感觉不祥,仿佛有什么危险的东西潜伏在附近。
02

阴险的, 邪恶的

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger
example
例子
His sinister schemes aimed to undermine his rival's reputation.
险恶的阴谋旨在破坏对手的声誉。
The politician 's sinister tactics tarnished the integrity of the election process.
这位政客的险恶策略玷污了选举过程的公正性。
03

左边的, 不祥的

located on or relating to the left side
example
例子
In heraldry, a lion facing the sinister side appears to look leftward.
在纹章学中,面向左侧的狮子看起来是向左看的。
The shield bore a red stripe on the sinister side.
盾牌的左侧有一条红色条纹。
04

阴险的, 邪恶的

stemming from indirect or deceitful motives
example
例子
The nobleman 's rise to power was rumored to involve sinister dealings.
有传言称,这位贵族的权力上升涉及险恶的交易。
Her accusations hinted at a sinister motive behind the generous gift.
她的指控暗示了慷慨礼物背后险恶的动机。
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