sultry

/'sʌltri/ uk　 词频 #15667

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sultry 是什么意思

中文释义

a. 闷热的, 粗暴的, 放荡的, 激烈的

英文释义

s. characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

sultry 的真实例句

以下例句摘自真实英文文章，看看 sultry 在自然语境里怎么用：

Her voice was subdued; he couldn’t tell if she was being sultry or just careful not to be overheard.

—— “Ordinary Wear and Tear,” by Thomas McGuane

Her moody, sultry delivery also sounds quintessentially Bond.

—— 007 First Light opening credits make James Bond fans do a double take

And the mating calls had gotten more sultry.

—— The noise we make is hurting animals. Can we learn to shut up?

The Miniature Wife devotes a lot of time to tiresome office politics at Les’s company, where the demanding but sultry scientist Vivienne (Zoe Lister-Jones) has been appointed as his new boss.

—— Sci-fi show The Miniature Wife underwhelms – despite the big names

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