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glib

UK/glib/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Speaking fluently and confidently but without real thought or sincerity; superficial

能说会道的,油嘴滑舌的;肤浅的

Root Breakdown

Native English
glibother
=glib

Common Collocations

  • 1.glib tongue油嘴滑舌
  • 2.glib excuse轻率的借口
  • 3.glib response肤浅的回应

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The salesman's glib promises sounded too good to be true.

  • 2.

    He gave a glib answer without really thinking about the question.

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