upstart
US /ˈʌp.stɑːrt/
UK /ˈʌp.stɑːt/
名词
暴发户, 新贵
a person who has risen suddenly in rank or importance, especially one who behaves arrogantly
示例:
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The established members of the club looked down on the new upstart.
俱乐部的老成员瞧不起那个新来的暴发户。
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He was dismissed as an arrogant upstart by his rivals.
他被对手斥为傲慢的暴发户。
形容词
新兴的, 傲慢的
newly successful or prominent, often implying arrogance or lack of respect for established norms
示例:
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The upstart company quickly gained market share.
这家新兴公司迅速占领了市场份额。
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He had an upstart attitude, challenging all the old traditions.
他有一种暴发户的态度，挑战所有旧传统。