词汇 "upper class" 在中文的含义

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upper class

US /ˌʌp.ɚ ˈklæs/
UK /ˌʌp.ə ˈklɑːs/
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名词

上流社会, 上层阶级

the social group at the highest level in society, typically consisting of people with inherited wealth, high social status, and often aristocratic titles

示例:
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The novel satirizes the manners and customs of the upper class.
这部小说讽刺了上流社会的习俗和礼仪。
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She was born into an upper class family.
她出生于一个上流社会家庭。

形容词

上流社会的, 高档的

relating to or characteristic of the upper class

示例:
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He spoke with an upper class accent.
他带着上流社会的口音说话。
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The restaurant has an upper class clientele.
这家餐厅有上流社会的顾客。