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malignant

🇬🇧 UK/mə'lɪgnənt/🇺🇸 US/mә'lignәnt/
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Definitions

adj.

Harmful and threatening; (of a tumour) tending to grow uncontrollably and cause death

恶性的;有害的;充满恶意的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
malbad, ill, wrong
+
ignto regard with contempt, to treat as unworthy
+
antfull of, having the quality of
=malignant

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The malignant tumor required immediate surgical intervention.

  • 2.

    Her malignant behavior toward colleagues created a toxic work environment.

  • 3.

    The doctor said the malignant cells must be removed completely.

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