meretricious (méilì bù zhēn)

adjective
/ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/
华而不实 (hua er bu shi)

含义

apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
含义翻译
看起来吸引人,但没有真正的价值或诚意。
kàn qǐlái xīyǐn rén, dàn méiyǒu zhēnzhèng de jiàzhí huò chéngyì.

例句

The design was flashy but meretricious.

设计华丽但华而不实。
Shèjì huálì dàn huā ér bù shí.

同义词

tawdry, flashy, gaudy, showy, superficial

反义词

genuine, authentic, real

搭配词

meretricious display, meretricious design, meretricious charm, meretricious style

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