upstart
US /ˈʌp.stɑːrt/
UK /ˈʌp.stɑːt/
名詞
暴發戶, 新貴
a person who has risen suddenly in rank or importance, especially one who behaves arrogantly
範例:
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The established members of the club looked down on the new upstart.
俱樂部的老成員瞧不起那個新來的暴發戶。
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He was dismissed as an arrogant upstart by his rivals.
他被對手斥為傲慢的暴發戶。
形容詞
新興的, 傲慢的
newly successful or prominent, often implying arrogance or lack of respect for established norms
範例:
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The upstart company quickly gained market share.
這家新興公司迅速佔領了市場份額。
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He had an upstart attitude, challenging all the old traditions.
他有一種暴發戶的態度，挑戰所有舊傳統。