词组 | on one's high horse |
释义 | on one's high horseadj. phr. informal 〖非正式〗1Acting as if you are better than others; being very proud and scornful. 趾高气扬;神气活现;高傲自大。◆ Martha was chairman of the picnic committee, and at the picnic she was on her high horse, telling everyone what to do.玛莎是野餐会的主席,在野餐时她神气活现,指派大家干这干那。2Refusing to be friendly because you are angry; in a bad temper. 气呼呼的;发脾气。◆ Joe was on his high horse because he felt Mary wasn't giving him enough attention.乔很生气,因为他觉得玛丽对他不够关心。 |
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