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macabre

/məˈkɑbrə/

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1 · adj.

disturbing because it concerns death or violence

恐怖怪诞的

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The exhibition included a macabre painting of an abandoned cemetery.
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展览中有一幅描绘废弃墓地的恐怖画作。
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Pronunciation: /məˈkɑbrə/

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