uppish

英 /'ʌpɪʃ/ 美 /'ʌpɪʃ/

中文释义

adj.傲慢的，盛气凌人的

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。
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.
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.