abhorrent
英 [əb'hɒr(ə)nt]
美[əb'hɔrənt]
- adj. 可恶的；厌恶的；格格不入的
英文词源
- abhorrent (adj.)
- 1610s, "in a position or condition to recoil," usually with from; from Latin abhorentem (nominative abhorrens), present participle of abhorrere; see abhor. Meaning "repugnant" is from 1650s. Earlier was abhorrable (late 15c.).
双语例句
- 1. There are many people who still find the act of abortion abhorrent.
- 仍有很多人对堕胎行为表示厌恶。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Racial discrimination is abhorrent to my council and our staff.
- 我的顾问班子和全体工作人员都对种族歧视深恶痛绝。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. Racism is abhorrent to a civilized society.
- 文明社会憎恶种族主义。
来自《权威词典》
- 4. Such a savage punishment is abhorrent to a civilized society.
- 这样残暴的惩罚是与文明社会相抵触的.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. The procedure is abhorrent from the principles of law.
- 这程序与法律原则不相容.
来自《简明英汉词典》