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lurid

/ˈlʊrəd/

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1 · adj.

shocking or sensational in an unpleasant way

骇人听闻的；耸人听闻的

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The paper printed lurid claims without checking the facts.
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那家报纸未核实事实，就刊登了耸人听闻的说法。
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Pronunciation: /ˈlʊrəd/

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