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turgid

/tur-jid/US // ˈtɜr dʒɪd //UK // (ˈtɜːdʒɪd) //

干涩的,干巴巴的,干瘪的,干涩

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : swollen; distended; tumid.
    • : inflated, overblown, or pompous; bombastic: turgid language.

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Examples

  • It is also now part of a turgid, boiling debate over police use of force, one that overlaps with America’s sharp political divide.

  • Some of it gets rather turgid, even given the remarkable ability of the participants to recreate exact bits of dialogue.

  • Why not go for the polar opposite of a turgid straight white guy?

  • Smith faxed a turgid apologia over to Bullock on Sunday, a mere three weeks after her relationship with James came to light.

  • Accordingly, the Crown has dwindled away in proportion to the unnatural and turgid growth of this excrescence on the Court.

  • In her usual bad taste she complained, in turgid, extravagant terms, of his deceitful conduct towards her.

  • Accordingly the crown has dwindled away, in proportion to the unnatural and turgid growth of this excrescence on the court.

  • Santiago's style as a writer of love letters might be a little on the turgid side, but he knew how to make himself clear.

  • Plethore′tic, Plethor′ic, -al, afflicted with plethora: superabundant: turgid.

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