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haughty

UK //ˈhɔːti//US //ˈhɔːti//

词源

源自中古英语 'hautein',来自古法语 'hautain',意为“高的”或“傲慢的”,最终源自拉丁语 'altus'(高的)。

adjective

❶ 形容人傲慢自大,表现出高高在上或轻视他人的态度,通常带有明显的优越感。

“She gave him a haughty look and walked away without saying a word.”

(她傲慢地看了他一眼,然后一言不发地走开了。)

“The haughty nobleman refused to speak to the commoners.”

(那位傲慢的贵族拒绝与平民交谈。)

同义词:arrogant, proud, snobbish

常见短语

haughty demeanor — 形容某人表现出傲慢或高高在上的举止或态度。

“His haughty demeanor made it clear he thought he was superior to everyone else.”

(他傲慢的举止清楚地表明他认为自己比别人优越。)