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sinistrous

/sin-uh-struhs/US // ˈsɪn ə strəs //UK // (ˈsɪnɪstrəs) //

有罪的,有罪,有害的,邪恶的

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : ill-omened; unlucky; disastrous.
    • : sinistral; left.

Examples

  • He lived in obscurity, and only went out at night; he only communicated with his fellows with the most sinistrous precautions.

  • It was the advocate of Mr. Van Buren's election, and therefore would prevent the suspicion of sinistrous design upon him.

  • At last he got quite dexterous—and sinistrous, too, for that matter.