uppity
adj. 傲慢的;自负的;不易控制的
例句
If you just tried to show normal dignity, you were viewed as uppity.
如果你仅仅是试图表现一般程度的尊严,你就会被看作是傲慢自大的。
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That might prevent workers from getting too uppity.
这也许能防止工人们变得过于放肆。
At the same time, Japanese institutional investors are getting uppity.
同时日本机构投资者变得越来越不留情面。