barbarous
US /ˈbɑːr.bɚ.əs/
UK /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/
形容词
1.
野蛮的, 残忍的
savagely cruel or uncivilized
示例:
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The ancient tribe was known for its barbarous customs.
那个古老的部落以其野蛮的习俗而闻名。
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The dictator's regime was characterized by barbarous acts against its own people.
独裁者的政权以其对本国人民的野蛮行径为特征。
2.
原始的, 未开化的
primitive and uncivilized
示例:
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They lived in a barbarous state, without laws or organized society.
他们生活在一种野蛮的状态，没有法律或有组织的社会。
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The explorers encountered a barbarous tribe deep in the jungle.
探险家们在丛林深处遇到一个野蛮的部落。