squalid
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ A squalid place is dirty, untidy, and in bad condition. 脏乱的
The early industrial cities were squalid and unhealthy places. 早期的工业城市曾是些又脏又乱、不利健康的地方。
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squalid /ˈskwɒlɪd/
剑桥词典
squalid adjective (DIRTY)
disapproving(of places ) extremely dirty and unpleasant , often because of lack of money
(地方常因缺钱)极其肮脏的,污秽的
Many prisons , even today, are overcrowded and squalid places . 时至今日,许多监狱仍旧拥挤不堪,肮脏至极。
squalid adjective (IMMORAL)
(of situations and activities ) not moral ; involving sex and drugs , etc. in an unpleasant way
(情形、活动)道德败坏的,堕落的,丑恶的,淫秽的
It's the usual squalid rock star tale of drugs , sex , and overdoses . 那是常见的摇滚歌星堕落的故事——吸毒、纵欲、过量服用麻醉品。 返回 squalid