impudently
impudently — 副詞
1. in a bold, rude manner that deliberately shows a lack of respect for someone in
無禮地
以粗魯不敬的態度(尤對長輩或上級)
in a bold, rude manner that deliberately shows a lack of respect for someone in a position of authority, such as a parent, teacher, manager, or other person who should be treated with courtesy.
Tariq spoke impudently to the headmistress and was sent to the principal's office immediately.
Tariq 無禮地對女校長說話,立刻被送到了校長辦公室。
speak impudently to [authority figure]
Gabriela impudently interrupted the keynote speaker to express her disagreement with the data.
Gabriela 無禮地打斷了主題演講者,表達她對那些數據的不同看法。
impudently interrupt [speaker]
The junior lawyer impudently challenged the senior partner's interpretation of the contract.
那位初級律師無禮地質疑資深合夥人對合約的解釋。
Saira grinned impudently at the security guard and walked straight past the closed gate.
Saira 無禮地對警衛咧嘴一笑,逕直走過了關閉的大門。
Rafael impudently told the referee the call was unfair, and the crowd fell silent.
Rafael 無禮地告訴裁判那個判決不公平,全場頓時一片寂靜。
- rudely
more general term for any discourteous behavior, not specifically toward authority
- impertinently
focuses on being presumptuous and failing to show proper respect in a social or professional setting
- insolently
more openly contemptuous and aggressive; a stronger, more hostile tone than impudently
- cheekily
British; a milder, more playful or mischievous rudeness, often not truly offensive
- respectfully
showing proper deference and consideration for authority or elders
- politely
behaving with good manners and courtesy in any social interaction
- deferentially
showing humble respect and yielding to the opinion of someone in authority