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单词 lurid
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
lu•rid /ˈlʊrɪd/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. shocking;
    gruesome:the lurid details of the accident.
  2. shining with an unnatural, fiery glow:a lurid sunset.
lu•rid•ly, adv. 
lu•rid•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
lu•rid  (lŏŏrid),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. gruesome;
    horrible;
    revolting:the lurid details of an accident.
  2. glaringly vivid or sensational;
    shocking:the lurid tales of pulp magazines.
  3. terrible in intensity, fierce passion, or unrestraint:lurid crimes.
  4. lighted or shining with an unnatural, fiery glow;
    wildly or garishly red:a lurid sunset.
  5. wan, pallid, or ghastly in hue;
    livid.
  • Latin lūridus sallow, ghastly
  • 1650–60
lurid•ly, adv. 
lurid•ness, n. 
    • 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dismal, pale, murky.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
lurid /ˈlʊərɪd; ˈljʊərɪd/ adj
  1. vivid in shocking detail; sensational
  2. horrible in savagery or violence
  3. pallid in colour; wan
  4. glowing with an unnatural glare
Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin lūridus pale yellow; probably related to lūtum a yellow vegetable dye

ˈluridly adv ˈluridness n
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