adj.俗丽的,华而不实的;
例句:
The main street has assumed its tawdry prosperity with discomfort.
繁华的大街透着一股不安的气氛.
But then, the world oldest profession has always been a bit tawdry.
但是,话说回来, 世界最古老的职业向来就是低俗的.
Sheldon : You want me to use my intelligence in tawdry competition?
想让我把才智耗费在这种脆而不坚的竞争上 吗 ?