Group 17 · 學習模式

continuing without pause or interruption

不斷的；不停的

The incessant noise from the construction site disturbed residents.

Her incessant complaints wore down her coworkers.

The incessant rain flooded the streets.

relating to or denoting a large-scale and violent event; catastrophic

劇變的；災難性的

The cataclysmic earthquake devastated the region.

Economists warned of cataclysmic consequences from the policy.

The meteor caused a cataclysmic extinction event.

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

有爭議的；好爭論的

The contentious issue divided the committee.

He is known for his contentious debating style.

Immigration remains a contentious political topic.

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending ignorance

虛偽的；不誠懇的

It was disingenuous of him to claim he knew nothing.

Her disingenuous apology fooled no one.

The company's disingenuous marketing misled customers.

to lessen or destroy the good quality or reputation of something

玷污；使失去光澤

The scandal tarnished his once-spotless reputation.

Years of neglect tarnished the antique silverware.

One mistake shouldn't tarnish her entire career.