without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers;
"an arrant fool"
"a complete coward"
"a consummate fool"
"a double-dyed villain"
"gross negligence"
"a perfect idiot"
"pure folly"
"what a sodding mess"
"stark staring mad"
"a thoroughgoing villain"
"utter nonsense"
"the unadulterated truth"
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用作形容词 (adj.)
Most of his theories are arrant nonsense. 他的大多数理论都是胡说八道。
The most arrant nonsense about a product is never questioned. 而且从来没有人对最荒谬绝伦的产品提出过质疑。
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Every servant an arrant thief as to victuals and drink.
出自: Swift
The arrantest villain that ever walked upon two legs.
出自: Henry Fielding
The inhabitants of solitary houses are often most arrant cowards.