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uppity

英 ['ʌpɪtɪ]

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词义详解

  • adj. 傲慢的;自负的;不易控制的

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中文词源


uppity 傲慢的,自视甚高的

比喻用法。

英文词源


uppity (adj.)
1880, American English, from up + -ity; originally used by blacks of other blacks felt to be too self-assertive (first recorded use is in "Uncle Remus").

双语例句


1. If you just tried to show normal dignity, you were viewed as uppity.
就算是只想表现出正常的尊严,也会被人认为是骄傲自大。

来自柯林斯例句

2. And the Yankees are very upset because so many uppity darkies have been killed recently.
北方佬感到十分恼火,因为最近有那么多气势汹汹的黑人被杀了.

来自飘(部分)

3. Even good publicity could make a banker uppity, disloyal and limelight - seeking.
即便是好的知名度也会让一个银行家变的傲慢, 狡诈和虚荣.

来自互联网

4. They're snobs -- stuck - up and uppity and persnickety.
他们傲慢、自大又吹毛求疵.

来自互联网

5. Don't be so uppity. You do not think we're good enough for you?
不要那么自以为了不起. 你难道认为我们配不上你 吗 ?

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