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inverted snobbery

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inverted snobbery

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++inˌverted ˈsnobbery noun [uncountable] British English  PREJUDICEDthe idea that everything that is typical of the upper classes must be bad 反向势利,倒转的势利(观点)〔认为属于上层社会的一切事物都必然是坏的〕
inˌverted ˈsnobbery nounChineseSyllable


inverted snobbery
inˌverted ˈsnobbery noun [uncountable] British English
the idea that everything that is typical of the upper classes must be bad


inverted snobberyBrE /ɪnˌvɜːtɪd ˈsnɒbəri/ 🔊NAmE /ɪnˌvɜːrtɪd ˈsnɑːbəri/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (BrE, disapproving) the attitude that disapproves of everything connected with high social status and that is proud of low social status 倒转势利眼(反对一切与社会高层有关的事物,而为社会底层感到自豪)