insolence

FREQ #17467

n. 傲慢, 无耻, 傲慢态度 [法] 无礼, 蛮横, 侮辱性言行

发音

其它 /ˈɪn.sə.ləns/

词形变化

insolences 复数 insolences insolenced insolences 三单 insolencing insolencing 现在分词 insolenced 过去式 insolenced 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.

    蛮横

    粗野

    可数 不可数

    They are fond of fun and therefore witty, wit being well-bred insolence.

  2. 2.

    Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.

    可数 不可数
  3. 3.

    The quality of being unusual or novel.

    可数 废旧 不可数
v.
  1. 1.

    To insult.

    废旧

词汇关系

名词

同义词 6

crust gall freshness impudence impertinence cheekiness

上位词 4

offense offence rudeness discourtesy

下位词 3

chutzpah chutzpa hutzpah

相关短语

dumb insolence

词源

From Middle French insolence, from Latin īnsolentia.

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