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high horse

/haɪ hɔːrs/

翻译: 非正式表达,指道德优越或傲慢自大的态度,常用于短语“从你的高马上下来”,意为别再摆出居高临下或自鸣得意的样子。

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/haɪ hɔːrs/B2informal
  • zh非正式表达,指道德优越或傲慢自大的态度,常用于短语“从你的高马上下来”,意为别再摆出居高临下或自鸣得意的样子。

An informal expression referring to an attitude of moral superiority or arrogance, often used in the phrase 'get off your high horse,' meaning to stop acting condescending or self-righteous.

  1. Arrogant or superior attitudeB2informal

    A way of behaving that shows you think you are better than others or morally superior.

    zh傲慢

    • He climbed on his high horse and started criticizing everyone.
    • She got off her high horse and apologized for her rude comments.
    • Don't get on your high horse just because you won the argument.