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garish

/ˈɡɛrɪʃ/

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1 · adj.

too bright or colorful in a tasteless way

花哨刺眼的

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The garish sign clashed with the old stone buildings.
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那块花哨刺眼的招牌与古老的石楼格格不入。
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Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛrɪʃ/

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