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putrid

/pyoo-trid/US // ˈpyu trɪd //UK // (ˈpjuːtrɪd) //

腐臭的,腐臭,腐烂的,腐臭的东西

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten.
    • : of, relating to, or attended by putrefaction.
    • : having the odor of decaying flesh.
    • : thoroughly corrupt, depraved, or evil.
    • : of very low quality; rotten.

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Examples

  • They forced turnovers but not misses from their opponents, and their rebounding was putrid on both ends of the floor.

  • They have putrid California grapes for eyes, puffed-out cheeks of spoiled plums, sweltered eggplant lips.

  • “The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance,” noted the official report form.

  • In the latest CBS/NYT poll, the GOP had a putrid 31 percent approval rating, its lowest ever recorded.

  • The instant she'd opened him up, she detected the putrid, pungent smell of booze as it breaks down in the body.

  • On crossing it for the first time, I perceived lying about me half putrid cats and dogs—and even a mule in the same state.

  • The putrid flesh came away with the garments, but the drunkards never heeded.

  • Again, we will pass through stinking sewers, up to our elbows in putrid filth.

  • The most delicate birds, even grouse, may be kept this way, if not putrid.

  • Their bodies, when putrid, floated down the stream, and many in all probability were deposited in the estuary of the Plata.