🙃backhanded (bàikèndìd)

adjective
/ˈbækˌhændɪd/
间接或讽刺的 (jianjie huo fengci de)

含义

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
含义翻译
看似称赞,但实际上是侮辱。
kànshì chēngzàn, dàn shíjì shàng shì wǔrǔ.

例句

She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.

她给了他一个间接的赞美,关于他的工作。
Tā gěile tā yīgè jiànjiē de zànměi, guānyú tā de gōngzuò.

示例表达

backhanded compliment
间接赞美
jiànjiē zànměi

同义词

sarcastic, insincere, indirect, ironic, disparaging

反义词

sincere, genuine, direct

搭配词

backhanded compliment, backhanded remark, backhanded apology

相关词汇

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.

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