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whippersnapper
[英] [ˈwipəsnæpə] [美] [ˈhwɪpɚˌsnæpɚ, ˈwɪp-] 生词本

n.

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  • 英英释义

1. N-COUNT 自以为是的人;妄自尊大的人 If you refer to a young person as a whippersnapper, you disapprove of them because you think that they are behaving more confidently than they should. 

  • ...this bunch of irresponsible young whippersnappers.

    这群不负责任自以为是的年轻人

Noun

1. someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous