Pinkerton syndrome

短语

发音

UK /ˈpɪŋkət(ə)n ˈsɪndɹəʊm/
其它
US /ˈpɪŋkɚt(ə)n ˈsɪndɹoʊm/
US /ˈpɪŋkɚt(ə)n ˈsɪndɹəm/

释义与例句

name
  1. 1.

    The tendency of some Asians to regard Caucasians as superior or more desirable, especially where marriage or relationships are concerned.

    新加坡 贬义 政治
  2. 1.

    Having esteem for older Scottish literature but not the modern Scottish tongue.

    苏格兰 媒体

词源

In reference to the character Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton in the opera Madama Butterfly (first performed in 1904) by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924).

来源：wiktionary