truculent
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/ˈtrʌkjələnt/
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/ˈtrʌkjələnt/
aggressive or argumentative in a way that is slightly unpleasant
The guard was truculent, demanding to see our passes before letting us through the gate.
守卫态度凶狠,要求查看我们的通行证后才让我们通过大门。