smug [smʌg] (smugger, smuggest) disapproving adjective ■too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know 沾沾自喜的,自鸣得意的•a smug grin洋洋得意的笑 •She deserved her promotion, but I wish she wasn't so damned smug about it.她应该得到晋升,但我希望她对此不要那么沾沾自喜。 •There was a hint of smug self-satisfaction in her voice.她的言语中流露出一丝自鸣得意。 •He's been unbearably smug since he gave up smoking.他戒烟之后,那个得意的样子简直让人难以忍受。 |