tawdry
taw
tɔ:
taw
dry
draɪ
drai
British pronunciation
/tˈɔːdɹi/

“tawdry”的英语定义和含义

tawdry
01

俗艳的, 花哨但低劣的

gaudy or attention‑seeking in appearance, but lacking real value, refinement, or taste
example
例子
The ballroom was decorated with tawdry tinsel and plastic jewels.
舞厅用俗艳的金属丝和塑料珠宝装饰着。
Her tawdry costume sparkled under the lights but looked flimsy up close.
俗艳的服装在灯光下闪闪发光,但近看却显得单薄。
02

不道德的, 可耻的

immoral, shameful, or disreputable; often describing actions, situations, or reputations that feel morally degraded or sleazy
example
例子
The scandal revealed tawdry details about the politician's private life.
丑闻揭露了关于这位政客私生活的低俗细节。
They were caught in a tawdry scheme to defraud investors.
他们陷入了一个卑鄙的欺诈投资者的阴谋中。
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