archer

• 形容某人或某物故意或调皮地表现出优越感、知情或戏弄，暗示一种高高在上或讽刺的态度。

Describes someone or something that is deliberately or playfully superior, knowing, or teasing in a way that suggests a sense of superiority or irony.

1. Playfully mischievousB2informal

   Characterized by a teasing, playful, or slightly naughty attitude.

   顽皮的

   • She gave him an arch smile before walking away.
   • His arch comment made everyone laugh.
   • The child's arch expression hinted at a prank.

   同义词impishknowingmischievousroguishsaucyslyteasingwaggish

   反义词earnestgraveserioussinceresolemnstraightforward

2. Condescending or superiorC1formal

   Showing a superior or condescending attitude, often with a hint of irony.

   居高临下的

   • He spoke in an arch tone, as if he knew better than everyone else.
   • Her arch remarks were meant to belittle his efforts.
   • The critic's arch review dismissed the film entirely.

   同义词condescendingdisdainfulhaughtypatronizingscornfulsmugsnobbishsupercilioussuperior

   反义词deferentialhumblemodestrespectfulunassuming

3. Principal or chiefC1formal

   Being the most important or leading in a particular context.

   主要的

   • He was the arch rival of the champion.
   • The arch villain in the story was finally defeated.
   • She is considered the arch authority on medieval history.

   同义词chiefforemostleadingmainpreeminentpremierprimaryprimeprincipalsupremetop

   反义词lesserminorsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

• 擅长使用弓箭射箭的人。

A person who is skilled in using a bow and arrow.

1. Expert in bow and arrowB1formalsport

   A person who is skilled in using a bow and arrow, especially in the sport of archery.

   弓箭手

   • The archer aimed carefully at the target.
   • She trained for years to become a professional archer.
   • The archer's arrow hit the bullseye perfectly.

   同义词bowmanlongbowman