| 单词 | cynical |
| 释义 | cynical (sɪnɪkəl ) 1. adjective If you describe someone as cynical, you mean they believe that people always act selfishly. ...his cynical view of the world. Synonyms: sceptical, mocking, ironic, sneering cynically adverb [ADVERB with verb] As one former customer said cynically, 'He's probably pocketed the difference!' 2. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you are cynical about something, you do not believe that it can be successful or that the people involved are honest. It's hard not to be cynical about reform. [+ about] It has also made me more cynical about relationships. Synonyms: unbelieving, sceptical, disillusioned, pessimistic Collocations: cynical attempt to Some saw her apology as a cynical attempt to cling on to her job as MP with the party wanting to oust her. The Sun (2009) In what appears to be a cynical attempt to avoid that criticism, a proposal has now been drafted to legalise that form of detention. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The final shot is a cliffhanger, a last cynical attempt to get viewers coming back for more. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Sneering, cynical attitude to the forces of law and order? Times, Sunday Times Both are said to have assumed a most cynical attitude during their examination. Times, Sunday Times He's got a cynical attitude towards government and power structures. Times,Sunday Times Young people have a more cynical attitude to big business than older generations. Times, Sunday Times He said that recent events suggested that the trust was adopting 'a cynical attitude' to older people. Times, Sunday Times What a cynical exploitation of a name. Times, Sunday Times The vacuum has been filled with rampant disloyalty, misbehaviour conducted without fear because there are usually no consequences, and a cynical exploitation of public office in pursuit of leadership ambitions. Times, Sunday Times Seduction ranges from the wonders of mutual falling in love, via making clumsy passes, right down to cynical exploitation. Times, Sunday Times The electorate will draw its own conclusions from such a cynical exploitation of rules designed to elevate the promulgation of policy above narrow political advantage. Times, Sunday Times Such happy endings are, however, a useful way of avoiding the unease many feel over what they consider cynical exploitation. Times, Sunday Times This was a cynical manipulation of process. Times, Sunday Times Cynical manipulation of her audience? Times, Sunday Times He was deeply embarrassed by this cynical manipulation. Times, Sunday Times But there tends to be an iciness or otherworldliness to these characters, and a certain cynical manipulation and arrogance. Times, Sunday Times This must in part be a cynical move. Times, Sunday Times But sources denied the gritty plots were a cynical move to boost ratings, which sank to just 4.9million last week. The Sun But both deny it was a cynical move. Times, Sunday Times I know quite a few teams who would not countenance such a cynical move. Times, Sunday Times This wasn't a cynical move. Times, Sunday Times The cynical view is that the mirror's revival into the high-style vernacular mirrors our own vanity. Globe and Mail (2003) Others at the time and afterwards took a more cynical view. The Times Literary Supplement (2011) The cynical view is that golf is in a hole and should stop digging. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The bad news, or the cynical view, is that they have done so only because it is not particularly onerous. Times, Sunday Times (2016) To my own eyes and ears, however, it looked sinister and deeply cynical. The Sun Anyone who closely follows the rail industry will be deeply cynical about whether these juicy savings can be made at all. Times, Sunday Times Political strategists say that most voters are deeply cynical about promises by politicians that they will work with opponents. Times, Sunday Times They are deeply cynical and are feeding on the popular belief that 17 per cent of all government expenditure goes on aid. Times, Sunday Times There are many severe criticisms that can be made of policy that was sometimes deeply cynical and mistaken. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 持人皆自私论的 Japanese: 冷笑的な |
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