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irreverent

/ɪˈrɛvɚənt/

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1 · adj.

showing a playful lack of respect for authority or tradition

不恭的；戏谑的

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Her irreverent cartoons made the mayor laugh.
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她那些戏谑的漫画把市长逗笑了。
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Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛvɚənt/

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