"pert" in Chinese (Simplified)
俏皮无礼
Definition
通常用来形容年轻女性或小孩,活泼、俏皮并带点不敬,但通常让人觉得可爱。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个词在英文中有点过时或文学化,多用来形容女孩、孩子或某人活泼、略带调皮的态度。既能表示可爱(正面),也能稍带批评(轻微负面)。常与smile(微笑)、reply(回答)搭配使用。
Examples
She gave a pert reply to the teacher.
她给老师一个**俏皮**的回答。
The girl had a pert smile on her face.
女孩脸上带着**俏皮**的微笑。
His sister is known for her pert attitude.
他的妹妹以**俏皮**的态度著称。
You have quite a pert sense of humor for someone your age.
你的幽默感对你这个年纪来说很**俏皮**。
Her pert comment made everyone laugh in the meeting.
她的**俏皮**评论让大家在会议上都笑了。
That hat gives you a pert look—very cute!
那顶帽子让你看起来很**俏皮**——非常可爱!