英音 /ˈsɪn.ɪ.sɪ.z(ə)m/

美音 /ˈsɪn.ə.sɪ.z(ə)m/

1. [ noun U disapproving ] the belief that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere
[ 不可数名词，贬义词 ] 认为世人皆自私的观念，愤世嫉俗

例句：

He’s often been accused of cynicism in his attitude towards politics. 人们常常指责他对待政治的态度有些玩世不恭。

I found Ben’s cynicism wearing at times. 我有时觉得本的愤世嫉俗令人厌烦。

2. [ noun U disapproving ] cynicism about something is the belief that it cannot be successful or that the people involved are not honourable
[ 不可数名词，贬义词 ] (对成功或人的真善的）怀疑，冷嘲热讽

例句：

Such behaviour only bred cynicism about the business world. 这种行为只会催生对商业世界的冷嘲热讽。

This talk betrays a certain cynicism about free trade. 这番讲话流露出一种对自由贸易不看好的态度。

3. [ noun U disapproving ] the fact of using someone’s feelings or emotions to your own advantage
[ 不可数名词，贬义词 ] 利用他人感情牟利，损人利己

例句：

It’s the cynicism of the people making all the money off us and then hating us that gets me. 让我愤怒的是那些人操控我们的情感从我们身上赚钱然后又厌恶我们。

Amid all the cynicism and opportunism, the extraordinary resilience of the poor survivors shines through. 在这些损人利己和机会主义的行为中，那些可怜的幸存者身上非凡的韧性闪耀着光芒。