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单词 cantankerous
释义 can·tan·ker·ous
\(ˈ)kan.|ta(i)ŋk(ə)rəs, -aan.|taŋ-, kən.ˈt-\ adjective
Etymology: perhaps irregular (influence of cankerous, rancorous) from obsolete conteck, contack contention (from Middle English contek, contak, from Anglo-French contek) + -ous
1. of a person : marked by ill humor, irritability, and determination to disagree
 < a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady — Dorothy Sayers >
2. of an animal or thing : difficult and irritating to deal with or use
 < a cantankerous burro >
 < a cantankerous pump >
Synonyms: see contrary
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