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despicable

/dɪsˈpɪkəbəl/

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1 · adjective

extremely unpleasant or morally wrong

卑劣的；可鄙的

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The judge called the attempt to threaten a witness despicable.
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法官称威胁证人的企图卑劣至极。
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