Ruffian
[ 'rʌfɪən ]
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n. 暴徒，恶棍;
💡 词根助记
ruff凶残+ian职业，地位 →恶棍
📝 例句
That ruffian is capable of any crime.
那个恶棍什么勾当都做得出来。
a gang of ruffians
一帮恶棍
He himself was a bad commander, a boaster and ruffian.
他本人是个弊脚的指挥官，会吹牛皮，又粗鲁残暴。
The ruffian laid about in desperation.
歹徒在绝望中向四周乱打一气。
The mere thought of the ruffian made her shudder.
她一想到那个恶棍就不寒而栗。
🌱 联想助记
rough 粗暴，粗野 + 音：犯→粗暴的罪犯→歹徒；rough + fan 迷，狂热爱好者，粗暴的爱好者→恶棍
✅ 同义词
📖 牛津释义
ruffian
n
(dated derog 旧, 贬) violent lawless man 无法无天的暴徒; 恶棍
a gang of ruffians 一帮暴徒.
📖 同为「GRE」词汇
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Do you want to do something this Sunday? John and I would like you to come over for a party.
你星期日要不要做什么事？约翰和我想请你过来参加宴会。
Easy to please.
知足常乐。
Hello!
你好！