lousy

• adj. 讨厌的；多虱的；污秽的；极坏的

来自louse,虱子，引申词义极糟糕的。

lousy (adj.)

mid-14c., lousi, "infested with lice," from louse + -y (2). Figurative use as a generic adjective of abuse dates from late 14c.; sense of "swarming with" (money, etc.) is American English slang from 1843. Related: Lousiness.

1. At Billy's Cafe, the menu is limited and the food is lousy.

比利咖啡馆的菜品选择有限，食物也很差。

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2. I told them it was a lousy idea, but I was overruled.

我告诉他们这个主意糟糕透顶，但是他们却拒不听从。

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3. I was a lousy secretary.

我是个不称职的秘书。

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4. He blamed Fiona for a lousy weekend.

他责怪菲奥娜让他过了一个糟糕的周末。

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5. The pay is lousy.

工资很低。

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