Numpty
含义: A silly or foolish person (mild British insult)
A wonderfully British mild insult for someone being daft or stupid. Not particularly offensive—often affectionate. Originally Scottish but now widespread.
例句
- You numpty! You left your keys in the door. 你这个笨蛋!把钥匙插在门上了。¡Tontorrón! Te dejaste las llaves en la puerta.このおバカさん!ドアに鍵を挿しっぱなしだよ。이 멍청아! 문에 열쇠를 꽂아 놓고 갔잖아.
- Don't be a numpty. 别犯傻了。No seas bobo.バカなことするなよ。바보같이 굴지 마.
- What a numpty move that was. 那真是个蠢招。Qué tontería fue esa.なんてまぬけなことをしたんだ。정말 멍청한 짓이었어.
- I felt like a right numpty.我觉得自己真是个傻瓜。Me sentí como un auténtico bobo.自分が本当にまぬけに思えた。완전 바보 같았어.
发音
/ˈnʌmpti/
用法指南
语境: mild insults, teasing, self-deprecation
语气: mild, often affectionate
✓ 正确说法
- You numpty!你这个傻瓜!¡Eres un zoquete!このおバカ!멍청이
- Don't be such a numpty.别那么傻了。No seas tan zoquete.そんなにおバカなことしないで。완전 멍청이
- I'm such a numpty.我真是个傻瓜。Soy un zoquete.私ったら本当にドジだわ。완전 멍청이
✗ 错误说法
- Mild insult轻微侮辱Insulto leve軽い悪口가벼운 욕
- Often affectionate常带有亲昵意味A menudo cariñoso愛情を込めて使われることが多い애정을 담아 쓰는 경우가 많음
常见错误
- Not a strong insult—quite mild and often friendly
- Originally Scottish
起源与历史
Scottish slang that spread across the UK. Possibly related to 'numbskull' or from 'numb' (stupid).
词源: Scottish origin, possibly from 'numb' or 'numbskull'
最早记录: Scottish, late 20th century, now widespread
文化背景
Era: Late 20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Scottish comedy; British TV
Regional notes: Scottish origin, now universal in UK.
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