"give lip" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 頂嘴
• 回嘴

Definition

用無禮或頂撞的方式對某人說話，特別是回嘴或爭辯時。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

是口語、稍微老派的說法，多見於成年人對孩子或青少年的話。常用“don’t give me any lip”。不是多話，而是頂嘴、不禮貌。

Examples

Don't give lip to your teacher.

不要對老師**頂嘴**。

The boy was punished for giving lip.

那個男孩因**頂嘴**被處罰了。

If you give lip, you'll get in trouble.

如果你**頂嘴**，會惹上麻煩。

She's always giving lip to her parents these days.

她最近總是對父母**頂嘴**。

I got grounded after I gave lip about my chores.

我因為家務**頂嘴**被罰了。

My coach doesn't take it well when someone gives lip during practice.

我的教練很不喜歡有人在訓練時**頂嘴**。