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词汇 nocuous
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Definition of nocuous in English:

nocuous

adjective ˈnɒkjʊəsˈnɑkjuəs
literary
  • Noxious, harmful, or poisonous.

    〈诗/文〉有害的;有毒的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Spurs are pointed devices secured to a rider's heel which are also designed to provide a nocuous stimulus to an animal.
    • However, the walk up the stairs of the venue to meet the pair saw thoughts of doubt seep into my mind like a nocuous substance, as they may want the mystery that surrounds their bluesy rock and motivation to continue.
    • If we wish to expose ourselves to nocuous activities, it is very much our choice.
    • Though my habit of driving along looking at cars on the other side of the road could prove to be a bit nocuous.
    • The antivirus helps to save this information from various nocuous programs, and to reduce up to a minimum risk of infection of a computer.
    Synonyms
    poisonous, toxic, deadly, virulent

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin nocuus (from nocere 'to hurt') + -ous.

Definition of nocuous in US English:

nocuous

adjectiveˈnäkyo͞oəsˈnɑkjuəs
literary
  • Noxious, harmful, or poisonous.

    〈诗/文〉有害的;有毒的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • However, the walk up the stairs of the venue to meet the pair saw thoughts of doubt seep into my mind like a nocuous substance, as they may want the mystery that surrounds their bluesy rock and motivation to continue.
    • If we wish to expose ourselves to nocuous activities, it is very much our choice.
    • The antivirus helps to save this information from various nocuous programs, and to reduce up to a minimum risk of infection of a computer.
    • Spurs are pointed devices secured to a rider's heel which are also designed to provide a nocuous stimulus to an animal.
    • Though my habit of driving along looking at cars on the other side of the road could prove to be a bit nocuous.
    Synonyms
    poisonous, toxic, deadly, virulent

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin nocuus (from nocere ‘to hurt’) + -ous.

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