uppity

• adj. 傲慢的；自负的；不易控制的

比喻用法。

uppity (adj.)

1880, American English, from up + -ity; originally used by blacks of other blacks felt to be too self-assertive (first recorded use is in "Uncle Remus").

1. If you just tried to show normal dignity, you were viewed as uppity.

就算是只想表现出正常的尊严，也会被人认为是骄傲自大。

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2. And the Yankees are very upset because so many uppity darkies have been killed recently.

北方佬感到十分恼火,因为最近有那么多气势汹汹的黑人被杀了.

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3. Even good publicity could make a banker uppity, disloyal and limelight - seeking.

即便是好的知名度也会让一个银行家变的傲慢, 狡诈和虚荣.

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4. They're snobs -- stuck - up and uppity and persnickety.

他们傲慢、自大又吹毛求疵.

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5. Don't be so uppity. You do not think we're good enough for you?

不要那么自以为了不起. 你难道认为我们配不上你 吗 ?

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