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cocky

UK //ˈkɒki//US //ˈkɑːki//

词源

源自18世纪英语,可能来自 'cock'(公鸡)的比喻意义,象征骄傲或好斗的行为。

adjective

❶ 形容人过于自信或傲慢,表现出一种不尊重他人的态度,通常带有贬义。

“He became cocky after winning the first round.”

(他在赢得第一轮比赛后变得傲慢起来。)

“Don't be so cocky just because you got a promotion.”

(别因为升职了就表现得这么自大。)

同义词:arrogant, conceited, overconfident

常见短语

cocky attitude — 指一种傲慢或过于自信的态度,通常让人感到不舒服。

“His cocky attitude turned off many potential friends.”

(他傲慢的态度让许多潜在的朋友望而却步。)