snobby

['snɔbi]
  • adj. 势利的(等于snobbish)

英英释义


1. befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior

考试真题


In reflection, my firm belief in the power of the brand was naive, not to mention a bit snobby.

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实用场景例句


Can I really tell my snobby friends that I now shop at - egads - Walmart ?
天呐,我真得好意思告诉那帮势利的朋友们我在 沃尔玛 买东西?

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词态变化


比较级: snobbier;最高级: snobbiest;

英文词源


snobby (adj.)
1835, from snob + -y (2). Related: Snobbiness.

双语例句


1. Can I really tell my snobby friends that I now shop at - egads - Walmart ?
天呐,我真得好意思告诉那帮势利的朋友们我在 沃尔玛 买东西?

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