backtalk
US /ˈbækˌtɔk/
UK /ˈbækˌtɔːk/
名词
顶嘴, 回嘴, 反驳
rude or disrespectful replies, especially from a child to an adult
示例:
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The teacher warned the student about his constant backtalk.
老师警告学生不要总是顶嘴。
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She got grounded for giving her mother backtalk.
她因为顶嘴妈妈而被禁足。
动词
顶嘴, 回嘴
to reply rudely or disrespectfully, especially to an adult
示例:
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Don't you dare backtalk me!
你敢顶嘴我试试！
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The child was punished for backtalking his parents.
孩子因为顶嘴父母而受到惩罚。