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pert

UK /pɜːt/US /pɜːrt/

词源

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')。

adjective

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。)

同义词:cheeky, saucy, impudent, lively, spirited

常见短语

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。)