Snob
Significado: Someone who looks down on those of lower status
A person who believes they are superior to others, especially based on social class, wealth, or taste. Also applies to specific interests (wine snob, etc.).
Ejemplos
- She's such a snob. 她真是个势利鬼es una esnob total彼女は本当にスノッブだ그녀는 정말 속물이야.
- Don't be a snob about it. 别对这个这么势利no seas esnob con esoそれについてスノッブにならないで그것에 대해 속물적으로 굴지 마.
- A terrible wine snob. 一个可怕的红酒势利鬼un esnob del vino terribleひどいワイン通気取り지독한 와인 속물.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: criticism, everyday
Tono: critical
✓ Correcto
- Such a snob真是个势利鬼todo un esnob本当にスノッブだ정말 속물이야
- Don't be a snob别那么势利no seas esnobスノッブにならないで속물적으로 굴지 마
✗ Incorrecto
- Insulting if directed at someone直接对人说会构成侮辱Es un insulto si se dice directamente a alguien相手に直接言うと侮辱になる누군가에게 직접 하면 모욕적임
Errores comunes
- Overusing for anyone with standards
Origen e historia
Originally Cambridge University slang for a townsperson (not a student), later came to mean someone who imitates or aspires to upper-class status, then someone who looks down on others.
Etimología: Cambridge slang, evolved meaning
Primera vez registrado: 18th century, modern meaning 19th century
Contexto cultural
Era: 19th century onwards
Generation: All generations
Social background: Universal critique
Pop culture: General usage
Regional notes: Universal English.
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