Group 18 · 學習模式
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having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
有害的；隱伏的
The pernicious rumor spread quietly through the office.
Poverty has a pernicious effect on children's education.
The disease has a pernicious, slow-progressing nature.
to cause something to change direction, or to avoid dealing with a question or criticism
使偏轉；轉移（話題）
The shield deflected the arrow.
He deflected questions about the scandal.
She tried to deflect blame onto her coworker.
used to emphasize the aptness of a metaphor or description; real or genuine
真正的；名副其實的
The garden was a veritable jungle of overgrown plants.
He is a veritable expert on medieval history.
The festival became a veritable spectacle of color and sound.
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable
不穩定的；古怪的
His erratic behavior worried his family.
The stock's erratic performance made investors nervous.
The car's erratic engine noise suggested a serious problem.
showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered inappropriate
漠不關心的；輕率快樂的
His blithe disregard for the rules annoyed his boss.
She spoke with blithe confidence about the risky plan.
Their blithe attitude toward the deadline worried the manager.