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dutch uncle

/ˈdʌtʃ ˈʌŋkəl/

翻译: 指以严厉、直率甚至粗暴的方式给人提建议或批评的人,常带有长辈般说教的意味。

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/ˈdʌtʃ ˈʌŋkəl/C1informal
  • zh指以严厉、直率甚至粗暴的方式给人提建议或批评的人,常带有长辈般说教的意味。

A person who gives firm, candid, and often unwelcome advice or criticism, typically in a blunt or paternal manner.

  1. A person who gives stern, direct adviceC1informal

    Someone who criticizes or advises another person in a blunt, frank, and often paternal manner, usually with good intentions.

    zh严厉的忠告者

    • My boss acted like a Dutch uncle and told me I needed to improve my punctuality.
    • He gave me a Dutch uncle talk about my spending habits.
    • She doesn't need a friend right now; she needs a Dutch uncle to set her straight.