"toff" in Chinese (Simplified)
阔佬上流社会的人
Definition
“Toff”是英国俚语,指有钱或上流社会的人,通常穿着或举止显得很讲究。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Toff”是非正式词语,含有轻微的贬义,常用于形容英国富有、表现高傲或炫耀的人。不常用于美式英语。
Examples
He talks like a toff, using fancy words all the time.
他说话像个**阔佬**,总是用很高级的词。
The party was full of toffs in expensive suits.
聚会里全是穿昂贵西装的**阔佬**。
Don't act like a toff just because you have a new car.
不要因为你有了新车就装作**阔佬**。
He may dress like a toff, but he's actually very down-to-earth.
他也许打扮像个**阔佬**,但其实人很平易近人。
You don't have to be a toff to enjoy a little luxury now and then.
偶尔享受点奢侈,你不必是个**阔佬**。
They called him a toff at school because of his accent.
在学校,他们因为他的口音叫他**阔佬**。