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insulted

UK /ɪnˈsʌltɪd/US /ɪnˈsʌltɪd/

词源

源自拉丁语 'insultare',意为 '跳跃或攻击',后演变为英语中表示言语或行为上的冒犯。

verb

❶ 指因言语或行为而感到被冒犯或侮辱,通常带有负面情绪,表示尊严或感情受到伤害。

“She felt deeply insulted when he ignored her in front of everyone.”

(当他在众人面前无视她时,她感到深受侮辱。)

“He was insulted by the rude comments about his work.”

(那些对他工作的粗鲁评论让他感到被冒犯。)

同义词:offended, humiliated, disrespected

常见短语

feel insulted — 指因他人的言行而感到自尊心受损或被轻视,常用于表达个人情感受到伤害。

“He felt insulted when his friend didn't invite him to the party.”

(当朋友没有邀请他参加派对时,他感到被冒犯。)