Group 1 · 學習模式
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having a general dislike or distrust of humankind
厭世的；憤世嫉俗的
The misanthropic hermit avoided all contact with his neighbors.
His misanthropic essays criticized nearly every aspect of society.
She grew increasingly misanthropic after years of betrayal.
excessively eager to please or obey someone; fawning
諂媚的；奉承的
The obsequious waiter hovered anxiously around the celebrity's table.
His obsequious flattery made his colleagues uncomfortable.
She despised the obsequious way he treated his supervisors.
to make someone less angry or hostile; to appease
安撫；平息
The manager offered a refund to placate the angry customer.
Nothing seemed to placate the crying toddler.
The government's concessions failed to placate the protesters.
seeming difficult or intimidating to deal with
令人畏懼的；使人怯步的
Climbing the mountain in winter was a daunting challenge.
She faced the daunting task of rebuilding the company from scratch.
The sheer size of the textbook was daunting to new students.
to spread or distribute something, especially information, widely
散播；傳播
The organization works to disseminate accurate health information.
News of the discovery quickly disseminated through the scientific community.
Social media has made it easier to disseminate misinformation.