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Busybodies Meaning in English

word · lemma: busybody

ˈbɪziˌbɑːdiz
BIZ-ee-bah-deez
bˈɪzɪbˌɒdɪz
BIZ-ee-bod-eez

释义

Busybodies are people who are too interested in other people's private matters and like to interfere or gossip.

用法与细微差别

'Busybody' is a negative, somewhat informal word for someone who interferes in other people's business. Often used in a disapproving way. Common with plural 'busybodies' for groups. Not appropriate for formal writing.

例句

Those busybodies are always watching the neighbors.

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Nobody likes busybodies at work.

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Stay away from those busybodies.

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The apartment building is full of busybodies who love to gossip.

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Ignore the busybodies—they just want to make trouble.

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Some people are real busybodies and can't help but get involved in everything.

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