Word
holier-than-thou
/ˈhəuliəðənˈðau/
adjective
自以为圣洁的;伪善的
核心释义
excessively or hypocritically pious
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假虔诚的,自以为圣洁的
excessively or hypocritically pious
假虔诚的,自以为圣洁的;假仁假义的
用法In use
I can't stand her holier-than-thou comments about people who drive large cars.
用法提示:holier-than-thou是形容词,作定语修饰comments,表示自以为道德高尚、爱指责别人。
Don't take that holier-than-thou tone with me; you've made mistakes too.
用法提示:holier-than-thou是形容词,作定语修饰tone,表示摆出道德高人一等的样子。
His holier-than-thou behavior in the office annoyed everyone who worked with him.
用法提示:holier-than-thou是形容词,作定语修饰behavior,指外表虔诚、实际好指责别人的姿态。
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