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单词 smart aleck
释义
smart aleck
noun[C]
informal(alsosmart-aleck);(UKsmart alec)
us
/ˌsmɑːrt ˈæl.ɪk/uk
/ˌsmɑːt ˈæl.ɪk/
someone whotriestoappearsmartor whoanswersquestionsin afunnyway thatannoysotherpeople
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Showing arrogance and conceit
  • (as) proud as Luciferidiom
  • airs and gracesidiom
  • arrogant
  • arrogantly
  • as ifyouowned the placeidiom
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  • egocentrically
  • egoistic
  • egomaniacal
  • overweening
  • overweeningly
  • patronize
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  • think the (whole) world revolves aroundyouidiom
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(Definition ofsmart aleckfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

smart-aleck| American Dictionary

smart-aleck
noun[C]
infml
us
/ˈsmɑrtˌæl·ɪk/
anannoyingpersonwhothinksthat otherpeopleare lessintelligent:
That kid’s arealsmart-aleck.
(Definition ofsmart-aleckfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The last thing we want is what should be a serious debate turning into asmart-aleckcontest or an academic exercise.
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Large firms gain a decided advantage from delayed payments: the transgressors aresmart-aleckcompany treasurers who fully understand the importance of free balances and increased funds.
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He established himself in radio, usually playingsmart-aleckkids.
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A string ofsmart-aleckstatements by the judge were aimed at defense lawyers.....
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As the chorus sings each of the questions and responses, the lead singer interjects asmart-aleckanswer before joining with them.
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He is asmart-aleckteenager with a lightning-fast wit and a sarcastic and deadpan sense of humor.
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He is asmart-aleckwith a fast wit and a deadpan sense of humor.
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