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mechanize
introduce automatic or electrical equipment into a processTrotsky notes that the novel is
full of black pessimism, and−−with obvious relish−−he rapidly summarizes Céline's
debunking of such sacred cows as military valor, the white man's burden, mechanized
efficiency, scholarly altruism, petty bourgeois frugality, patriotism, love, motherhood. -
debunk
expose while ridiculingTrotsky notes that the novel is
full of black pessimism, and−−with obvious relish−−he rapidly summarizes Céline's
debunking of such sacred cows as military valor, the white man's burden, mechanized
efficiency, scholarly altruism, petty bourgeois frugality, patriotism, love, motherhood. -
white man's burden
the supposed responsibility of the white race to provide care for their non-white subjectsTrotsky notes that the novel is
full of black pessimism, and−−with obvious relish−−he rapidly summarizes Céline's
debunking of such sacred cows as military valor, the white man's burden, mechanized
efficiency, scholarly altruism, petty bourgeois frugality, patriotism, love, motherhood. -
sacred cow
one unreasonably protected from opposition or criticismTrotsky notes that the novel is
full of black pessimism, and−−with obvious relish−−he rapidly summarizes Céline's
debunking of such sacred cows as military valor, the white man's burden, mechanized
efficiency, scholarly altruism, petty bourgeois frugality, patriotism, love, motherhood. -
altruism
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of othersTrotsky notes that the novel is
full of black pessimism, and−−with obvious relish−−he rapidly summarizes Céline's
debunking of such sacred cows as military valor, the white man's burden, mechanized
efficiency, scholarly altruism, petty bourgeois frugality, patriotism, love, motherhood. -
frugality
prudence in avoiding wasteTrotsky notes that the novel is
full of black pessimism, and−−with obvious relish−−he rapidly summarizes Céline's
debunking of such sacred cows as military valor, the white man's burden, mechanized
efficiency, scholarly altruism, petty bourgeois frugality, patriotism, love, motherhood. -
valor
courage when facing dangerTrotsky notes that the novel is
full of black pessimism, and−−with obvious relish−−he rapidly summarizes Céline's
debunking of such sacred cows as military valor, the white man's burden, mechanized
efficiency, scholarly altruism, petty bourgeois frugality, patriotism, love, motherhood. -
relish
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoymentTrotsky notes that the novel is
full of black pessimism, and−−with obvious relish−−he rapidly summarizes Céline's
debunking of such sacred cows as military valor, the white man's burden, mechanized
efficiency, scholarly altruism, petty bourgeois frugality, patriotism, love, motherhood. -
allusion
passing reference or indirect mentionTaking his transition from an allusion to Poincaré in Céline's novel,
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transition
the act of passing from one state or place to the nextTaking his transition from an allusion to Poincaré in Céline's novel,
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efficiency
skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effortTrotsky notes that the novel is
full of black pessimism, and−−with obvious relish−−he rapidly summarizes Céline's
debunking of such sacred cows as military valor, the white man's burden, mechanized
efficiency, scholarly altruism, petty bourgeois frugality, patriotism, love, motherhood. -
petty
small and of little importanceTrotsky notes that the novel is
full of black pessimism, and−−with obvious relish−−he rapidly summarizes Céline's
debunking of such sacred cows as military valor, the white man's burden, mechanized
efficiency, scholarly altruism, petty bourgeois frugality, patriotism, love, motherhood.
Created on 四月 17, 2011
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