cynical
adj
1 of or like a cynic 愤世嫉俗的
a cynical remark, attitude, smile 愤世嫉俗的话语、 态度、 微笑
They've grown rather cynical about democracy, ie no longer believe that it is an honest system. 他们逐渐感到所谓民主制度也不过尔尔.
2 contemptuously selfish and concerned only with one's own interests 自私得为人所不齿的; 心中只有自己的
a cynical disregard for others' safety 只顾自己不顾他人安危的可耻行为
The footballer brought down his opponent with a cynical foul. 那个足球队员恶意犯规把对方绊倒了.
When you start discussing politics, I'm completely out of my depth.
你们一谈论政治,我就一窍不通了。
I must have dialed a wrong number.
我一定拨错号了。
The parquet floors shone like mirrors; highly polished silver was displayed in gleaming glass cabinets; even my uncle's huge collection of books was kept miraculously free from dust.