perverse
US /pɚˈvɝːs/
UK /pəˈvɜːs/
形容詞
1.
反常的, 執拗的, 不正當的
showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences
範例:
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He has a perverse sense of humor.
他有一種反常的幽默感。
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She found a perverse pleasure in annoying him.
她從惹惱他中獲得了一種反常的樂趣。
2.
邪惡的, 不道德的, 不正當的
(of a person or their actions) directed away from what is right, good, or proper; immoral
範例:
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His actions were seen as perverse and malicious.
他的行為被認為是邪惡的和惡意的。
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The judge ruled that the jury's verdict was perverse.
法官裁定陪審團的裁決是不公正的。