Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal.
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adj. 技术上的;工艺(学)的;因技术革新而造成的;
💡 techno技术+logical...学的 →细菌学的
"A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change."
一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐.
近义:technologic
n. 进步;前进;[生物学]进化;(向更高方向)增长;
v. (使)进步,(使)进行;发展;促进;
vi. 发展;(向更高方向)增进;
💡 pro向前,在前+gress走→向前走
"She watched the cow's ponderous progress."
她看着牛迟缓地向前走着。
近义:improve, unfold, advance, develop, evolve, gestate
反义:pullback, pullout, recoil, retirement, walkout, withdrawal
pathological
['pæθə'lɑdʒɪkl]
adj. [医]病理学的;由疾病引起的;病态的,疾病的;
💡 patho 疾病,疗法 + logical ...学的 → adj. 病理学的;病态的;由疾病引起的(等于pathologic)
"He experiences chronic, almost pathological jealousy."
他长期心怀近乎病态的嫉妒。
近义:pathogenetic, pathogenic, pathologic, sick
反义:healthful, invigorating, lush, sound, vigorous, well
n. 罪犯,犯人;
adj. 刑事的;犯罪的;可耻的;
💡 crimin罪+al表名词 →罪犯
"Does such an activity constitute a criminal offence?"
难道这样的活动也算刑事犯罪吗?
近义:lawbreaker, malefactor, offender, outlaw, perpetrator, bandit
反义:helper, humane, humanitarian, patron, philanthropist, protector