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pernicious

/pɚˈnɪʃəs/

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1 · adjective

causing serious harm, often gradually or in a way that is not obvious

有害的；恶性的

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The report examined the pernicious effects of persistent misinformation.
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报告分析了长期虚假信息造成的严重危害。
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