cynic
US /ˈsɪn.ɪk/
UK /ˈsɪn.ɪk/
名詞
皮肉屋, 冷笑家
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons
例:
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He's such a cynic, always expecting the worst from people.
彼は本当に皮肉屋で、いつも人々の最悪の面を期待している。
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Don't let a few cynics discourage you from pursuing your dreams.
数人の皮肉屋に夢を追いかけるのを諦めさせないでください。