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AEE 2429: Don't Be a Snob When it Comes to English

2025/6/19
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Lindsay: 我小时候认识一个有点势利眼的朋友,她总是让我觉得她高人一等。我觉得“势利眼”这个词通常用来形容那些认为自己比别人好,因此不太友善的人。人们从小就认识到“势利眼”的存在,并且一生中都会遇到这样的人。那些自认为很了不起的人,可能会因为有钱而摆出高人一等的姿态,但并非所有有钱人都这样。在真正了解一个人之前,不应该仅凭外表来判断他们是否势利眼。有些时候,表面上看起来很势利眼的人,实际上可能只是缺乏安全感。 Michelle: 我上学的时候也认识一些势利眼的人。势利眼的人可能会批评别人的品味,贬低别人的选择。他们可能会用表情来表达对某些事物的不喜欢,或者贬低他人。但有时候,表面上看起来很势利眼的人,实际上可能只是缺乏安全感。“咖啡势利眼”这个说法并不一定负面,通常只是表示一个人对某种事物有特殊的品味。“势利眼”这个词可以用来自嘲,也可以用来负面评价他人,具体取决于语境。不是每个人都和你拥有相同的兴趣,所以要加入有共同兴趣的社团,这样才能和志同道合的人在一起。

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This chapter explores the meaning of the word "snob" and how it's used in both harmful and harmless ways. It discusses how someone might exhibit snobbish behavior and the importance of not judging people based on appearances or initial impressions.
  • The word "snob" describes someone who believes they are better than others.
  • Snobbish behavior can manifest in criticizing others' tastes or talking down to them.
  • It's important to give people the benefit of the doubt and not judge them based on their appearance.

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