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单词 asinine
释义 as·i·nine
\ˈasənˌīn, ˈaas- sometimes ˈaz-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin asininus, from asinus ass + -inus -ine — more at ass
1. : of, relating to, or resembling an ass or asses
 < this interesting animal is definitely horselike although it has asinine characteristics as well — R.S.Summerhays >
2. : unintelligent, stupid, silly, obstinate
 < a man so asinine that he looks for gratitude in this world — H.L.Mencken >
 < a polite smile at what he thought an asinine joke — Dashiell Hammett >
Synonyms: see simple
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