Churlish

(adj.) having a bad disposition; surly; 'churlish as a bear'- Shakespeare .

(adj.) rude and boorish .

校对:威拉德

• Brambles, though churlish when handled, are kindly shelter in early winter, being the latest of the deciduous bushes to lose their leaves. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
• Only, I needn't be churlish to her, need I? 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
• Annoyed at the churlish rebuff, I turned my back and walked home. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯回忆录.

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