wretched
adj
1
(a) very unhappy; miserable or pitiable 极不愉快的; 悲惨的; 可怜的
the wretched survivors of the earthquake 地震後可怜的幸存者
His stomach-ache made him feel wretched (ie ill) all day. 他胃疼得整天十分难受.
(b) causing unhappiness or misery 令人苦恼或难受的
lead a wretched existence in the slums 在贫民窟中过著悲惨的日子.
2 of very poor quality; very bad 质量极劣的; 极坏的
wretched weather 恶劣的天气
The hotel food was absolutely wretched. 这家旅馆的饭菜糟透了.
3 [attrib 作定语]
(infml 口) (used to express annoyance 用以表示恼怒) damned 该死的
The wretched car won't start! 这辆倒霉汽车就是发动不起来!
It's that wretched cat again! 又是那只该死的猫!
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