pernicious
Significado: Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way; highly destructive or ruinous.
Pernicious is stronger than 'harmful' and implies deep, lasting damage. It often describes ideologies, habits, myths, or influences that cause serious harm, sometimes without being immediately recognised as dangerous. In medicine, 'pernicious anaemia' is a specific condition caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. It collocates with 'effect,' 'influence,' 'myth,' 'habit,' and 'ideology.'
Ejemplos
- The pernicious myth that mental illness is a sign of weakness continues to prevent people from seeking help. 精神疾病是软弱表现这一有害迷思继续阻碍人们寻求帮助。El pernicioso mito de que la enfermedad mental es signo de debilidad sigue impidiendo que la gente busque ayuda.精神疾患は弱さの表れだという有害な神話は、人々が助けを求めることを妨げ続けています。정신 질환이 나약함의 표시라는 해로운 신화는 사람들이 도움을 구하는 것을 계속해서 가로막고 있습니다.
- Social media algorithms can have a pernicious effect on adolescent self-esteem. 社交媒体算法可能对青少年的自尊心产生有害影响。Los algoritmos de las redes sociales pueden tener un efecto pernicioso en la autoestima de los adolescentes.ソーシャルメディアのアルゴリズムは、思春期の自尊心に悪影響を及ぼす可能性があります。소셜 미디어 알고리즘은 청소년의 자존감에 해로운 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.
- The report highlighted the pernicious influence of lobbying on environmental policy. 该报告强调了游说对环境政策的有害影响。El informe destacó la perniciosa influencia del lobbismo en la política medioambiental.その報告書は、環境政策に対するロビー活動の有害な影響を指摘しました。그 보고서는 환경 정책에 대한 로비 활동의 악영향을 지적했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, media, professional
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin perniciosus (destructive, ruinous), from pernicies (destruction, ruin), from per- (thoroughly) and nex, necis (death, killing). Used in English since the late 15th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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