词汇: uppity

词性: 形容词

音标: /ˈʌpɪti/

含义

"Uppity" 是一个形容词，用来形容一个人表现得过于自大、傲慢或显得高人一等。它通常带有贬义，暗示某人在自视过高的情况下，往往显得不合时宜或不谦虚。

词源

"Uppity" 的词源不完全明确，但它最早出现在19世纪的美国口语中，可能与“up”这个词的使用有关，表示某人把自己摆得太高，超出了社会应有的地位。

用法

描述自负的人：用于形容那些不合群、显得过于自信、行为傲慢的人。

在社会阶层背景下：有时特别用来描述某些从较低阶层努力上升的人的态度，带有社会阶层和种族歧视的意味。

例句

The manager was acting so uppity at the meeting, dismissing everyone's ideas without consideration.

She was told not to get uppity and remember her place.

I can't stand people who are so uppity, always acting like they know better than everyone else.

His uppity behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.

She was raised in a wealthy family and has always been a bit uppity towards those less fortunate.

Don’t get uppity with me, I’m just trying to help.

He came from a humble background but became uppity after getting a promotion.

The movie portrayed the hero as an uppity individual who always thought he was smarter than everyone else.

The students started acting uppity after they received high marks in the exams.

It’s not right to be so uppity just because you’ve been successful in your career.

短语搭配

Uppity attitude: 傲慢的态度

Uppity behavior: 傲慢的行为

Uppity person: 傲慢的人

Uppity remarks: 傲慢的言论

Uppity nature: 傲慢的性格

总结

"Uppity" 这个词通常用于形容某人表现得过于自负或高傲，尤其是在社会地位和人际交往中显得不谦虚。