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英语口语之Yuppie

时间:2012-03-19 13:42来源:朗阁小编作者:sailor

        A young person who works in business, makes lots of money, and buys luxury items; often used in a derogatory way. It comes from the first letters of the phrase 'Young Urban Professional'.
       
        Note:
       
        雅皮士是指那些从事商业,有钱,购买很多奢侈品的人;通常是贬义词。它由Young Urban Professional的首字母组成,意思是年轻的城市专业人士。
       
        例:Tom is a classic yuppie -- he has an expensive car, an expensive apartment, and an expensive wife.
       
        汤姆是典型的雅皮士--他有奢侈的汽车、奢侈的公寓、奢侈的老婆。

 

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