uppity

英[ˈʌpəti]
美[ˈʌpɪti]

基本释义

adj.
自负的,傲慢的,不易控制的

实用例句

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。

柯林斯例句

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.

飘(部分)

They're snobs -- stuck - up and uppity and persnickety.

他们傲慢、自大又吹毛求疵.

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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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Don't go getting so uppity even if you is the last chicken in Atlanta.

不要那么自大,就算你是亚特兰的最后一只鸡.

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英英释义

Adjective
  • 1. presumptuously arrogant;

    "had a witty but overweening manner"

    "no idea how overweening he would be"- S.V.Benet

    "getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down"- NY Times

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