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cant

UK/kænt/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially about morals or religion; the jargon of a particular group.

伪善之言;黑话,行话

v.

To speak insincerely or use the jargon of a group; to tilt or lean to one side.

讲黑话;说伪善之言;倾斜

Root Breakdown

Loanword
cantother
=cant

Common Collocations

  • 1.religious cant宗教虚伪
  • 2.political cant政治虚伪
  • 3.hypocritical cant虚伪的言论

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Stop all that cant about your achievements; your actions speak louder.

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