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cynical
/sɪnɪkəl/
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1 · adjective
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
愤世嫉俗的；不信任人的
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After several broken promises, she became cynical about the plan.
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几次承诺落空后，她对这个计划不再抱有信任。
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