highbrow
US /ˈhaɪ.braʊ/
UK /ˈhaɪ.braʊ/
形容詞
高雅的, 知識分子化的
suggesting or characteristic of a superior intellect or culture; intellectual or cultured
範例:
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He prefers highbrow literature and classical music.
他喜歡高雅的文學和古典音樂。
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The film was too highbrow for a general audience.
這部電影對普通觀眾來說太高深了。
名詞
高雅人士, 知識分子
a person of superior intellect or culture
範例:
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He considers himself a highbrow, only engaging with serious art and philosophy.
他認為自己是高雅人士，只涉足嚴肅的藝術和哲學。
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The play was aimed at highbrows rather than the general public.
這部劇是為高雅人士而非大眾準備的。