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smug

/smʌɡ/

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1 · adjective

too pleased with oneself in an annoying way

自鸣得意的；沾沾自喜的

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His smug smile disappeared when the second test failed.
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第二次测试失败后，他那自鸣得意的笑容消失了。
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