| 释义 |
jumped-up
[ˌdʒʌmpt'ʌp] UK informal disapproving
adjective [before noun]
■describes someone who behaves as if they are very important in their job or position, especially because they used to be in a much lower position （尤指因地位显著提升后）自命不凡的，妄自尊大的•He's just a jumped-up office boy (= he was once only an office boy).他不过是从个杂务员的职位晋升上来的自以为了不起的家伙。 |