insolent

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n. 侮慢无礼的人 a. 粗野的, 无礼的, 侮慢的

发音

UK /ˈɪn.sə.lənt/
其它
US /ˈɪn.sə.lənt/

词形变化

insolents 复数 insolents more insolent 比较级 most insolent 最高级

教材释义与例句

形容词

无礼的；傲慢的；粗野的；无耻的

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A person who is insolent.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.

    Near-synonyms: arrogant, bold, cocky; see also Thesaurus:cheeky

  2. 2.

    Rude.

    Near-synonyms: insubordinate, offensive; see also Thesaurus:arrogant

    insolent behaviour

    insolent child

    insolent remark

词汇关系

形容词

同义词 10

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近义相关 2

disrespectful unashamed

词源

PIE word *swé From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin īnsolēns (“unaccustomed, unwanted, unusual, immoderate, excessive, arrogant, insolent”), from in- (privative prefix) + solēns, present participle of solēre (“to be accustomed, to be wont”).

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