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odious

/ˈoʊdiəs/

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1 · adj.

extremely unpleasant or deserving strong dislike

可憎的；令人厌恶的

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The report exposed the odious conditions in the detention center.
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报告揭露了拘留中心令人憎恶的条件。
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Pronunciation: /ˈoʊdiəs/

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