seamy/ˈsi:mɪ; `simɪ/ adj(-ier, -iest) unattractive andsordid 难看而污秽的 the seamy side of life, ie corruption, crime, etc 生活中丑陋的一面（如腐败、 犯罪等） a seamy bribery scandal 肮脏的受贿丑闻.
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