grotesque
US /ɡroʊˈtesk/
UK /ɡroʊˈtesk/
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怪诞的, 丑陋的, 扭曲的
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
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The gargoyles on the old cathedral were truly grotesque.
老教堂上的滴水嘴兽真是怪诞。
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His face was contorted into a grotesque mask of pain.
他的脸扭曲成一张怪诞的痛苦面具。
1.
怪诞形象, 畸形生物
a comically or repulsively distorted figure, creature, or thing
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The artist specialized in drawing grotesques that were both disturbing and fascinating.
这位艺术家擅长绘制既令人不安又引人入胜的怪诞形象。
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The play featured a series of bizarre and unsettling grotesques.
这部剧以一系列奇异而令人不安的怪诞形象为特色。