smart alec
US /ˌsmɑːrt ˈæl.ɪk/
UK /ˌsmɑːt ˈæl.ɪk/
名词
自作聪明的人, 卖弄小聪明的人
a person who is irritating because they behave as if they know everything
示例:
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Don't be such a smart alec, just answer the question directly.
别那么自作聪明，直接回答问题。
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He always has a sarcastic comment, a real smart alec.
他总是说些讽刺的话，真是个自作聪明的人。