英语学习知识与方法为您分享以下优质知识
猥琐在英语中可以用下面这些词来表示:
sleazy
slimy
greasy
slippery
这些词都指一个人表现得不正派、不光彩、肮脏,或者说令人厌恶的。
猥琐的来源可能源于古法语的"wais",意思是"肮脏的"或"毒辣的"。后来发展为"veis",意思是"丑恶的"或"可憎的"。它最终进入英语,并被用来描述一个人表现得不正派或令人厌恶。
下面是一些例句:
He's such a sleazy guy. I don't trust him at all.(他是个非常猥琐的人,我一点也不信任他。)
The movie was full of slimy characters doing disgusting things.(这部电影里充满了做恶心事的猥琐人物。)
I can't stand being around that greasy salesmanperson. He's always trying to scam people.(我不能忍受周围有那个猥琐的推销员。他总是试图骗人。)
Be careful around that slippery politician. He'll say whatever it takes to get your vote.(当心那个猥琐的政客。他会说任何能得到你选票的话。)