upset the natives

短语

词形变化

upsets the natives 三单 upsetting the natives 现在分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see upset, native.

  2. 2.

    To offend local sensibilities.

词源

Most likely from colonial days when upsetting the native population could lead to outbreaks of violence.

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