"give lip" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 顶嘴
• 回嘴

Definition

用无礼或顶撞的方式对某人说话，尤其是顶嘴或争辩时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于口语表达，略显老派，常用于成年人针对孩子或青少年。通常说“don’t give me any lip”。不是指说太多话，而是指顶撞、不尊重。

Examples

Don't give lip to your teacher.

不要对老师**顶嘴**。

The boy was punished for giving lip.

那个男孩因**顶嘴**被惩罚了。

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

如果你**顶嘴**，会惹上麻烦。

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

她最近总是对父母**顶嘴**。

I got grounded after I gave lip about my chores.

我顶嘴家务的事后被罚了。

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

我的教练很不喜欢有人在训练时**顶嘴**。