uppity
英 ['ʌpɪtɪ]
美 ['ʌpɪtɪ]
uppity 中文词源
uppity 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").
uppity 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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