imperiously
imperiously — 副詞
1. acting with proud confidence that everyone should obey you at once, showing litt
傲慢地
以驕傲自大、要求服從的態度
acting with proud confidence that everyone should obey you at once, showing little respect for the people around you
Aarav waved his hand imperiously at the waiter and called him over.
Aarav 傲慢地對服務生揮手，把他叫了過來。
imperiously + verb of gesture (waved hand)
"Bring me the files now," the department head said imperiously, without looking up.
「立刻把檔案拿來。」部門主管頭也不抬地傲慢命令道。
quoting direct speech + imperiously said
The general strode imperiously into the tent and glared at the officers.
將軍傲慢地大步走進帳篷，瞪著在場的軍官。
Adina pointed imperiously at the empty chair and told her assistant to sit down.
Adina 傲慢地指向空椅子，命令助理坐下。
Eleni glanced imperiously around the dinner table, daring anyone to challenge her.
Eleni 傲慢地環視餐桌，眼神像是在挑戰任何人反駁她。
- bossily
more informal, everyday situations like telling coworkers what to do
- domineeringly
emphasises controlling others through a forceful personality
- high-handedly
focuses on using one's position to decide without consulting others
- humbly
with modesty and respect for others
- deferentially
showing polite respect and willingness to follow others' wishes
文法句型
imperiously + verb (speak / gesture / demand)
用法筆記
Most often used with verbs of speaking or gesturing (said, demanded, waved, pointed, strode). The tone is always critical — you would not describe your own behaviour as imperiously.