
好词典

源自中古英语 'perte',可能来自古法语 'apert'(意为'开放的、明显的'),最终源自拉丁语 'apertus'(意为'开放的')。
❶ 形容人活泼自信,有时带点无礼或冒失的态度,通常用于年轻女性或小孩。
“She gave a pert reply that surprised everyone.”
(她冒失的回答让所有人都吃了一惊。)
“The little girl had a pert manner that charmed the guests.”
(小女孩活泼的态度让宾客们都很喜欢。)
❶ 形容事物小巧、精致且吸引人,常用于描述服饰或装饰。
“She chose a pert little dress for the party.”
(她为派对选了一条精致的小裙子。)
“The cottage had a pert garden with colorful flowers.”
(小屋有一个种满五颜六色花朵的精致花园。)
pert and proper — 形容人既活泼又得体,常用于描述年轻女性的举止。
“She was pert and proper at the formal dinner.”
(她在正式晚宴上既活泼又得体。)