pert

IPA/pɜːt/
KK[pˈɚt]IPA/pɜːrt/

pert — 形容詞

  • pertpositive
  • pertercomparative
  • pertestsuperlative

1. small, firm, and attractively shaped when describing a body part.

1.形容詞C2
釋義

小巧挺秀

形容身體部位小而好看

small, firm, and attractively shaped when describing a body part.

例句

The illustrator gave the fox a pert nose and bright eyes.

插畫家替那隻狐狸畫了個小巧挺秀的鼻子和明亮的眼睛。

pattern: pert + body-part noun

In the portrait, Jin had a pert chin and soft curls.

在那幅肖像裡，Jin 有著小巧挺秀的下巴和柔軟的捲髮。

often used for facial features

常見搭配
  • pert nose
  • pert chin
  • pert little mouth
  • pert cheeks
同義詞
  • trim

    suggests neat shape, but it is broader and less appearance-focused

  • dainty

    emphasizes delicacy more than firmness

  • neat

    simpler and more general, without the old-fashioned tone

反義詞
  • puffy

    suggests a swollen or less well-defined shape

  • heavy

    describes a larger or less delicate look

文法句型

pert + noun

用法筆記

Usually appears before a noun such as 'nose', 'chin', or 'mouth'. It is an old-fashioned appearance word and often sounds dated when used about a person's body.

常見錯誤

The sofa looked pert after the repair.
The actress had a pert little nose in the poster.
This sense is mainly used for body features, not ordinary objects.

2. showing a cheeky lack of respect that can seem amusing rather than seriously off

2.形容詞C2
釋義

俏皮無禮

帶點淘氣的不敬態度

showing a cheeky lack of respect that can seem amusing rather than seriously offensive.

例句

Nala gave the head teacher a pert smile instead of an apology.

Nala 沒有道歉，反而朝校長露出一個俏皮無禮的笑。

common collocation: pert smile

Lakshmi made a pert remark about the boss's new sports car.

Lakshmi 對老闆的新跑車說了句俏皮無禮的話。

pert + remark for mildly disrespectful speech

常見搭配
  • pert smile
  • pert remark
  • pert reply
  • pert tone
同義詞
  • cheeky

    the closest everyday word, usually with a playful tone

  • saucy

    similarly bold, often a little old-fashioned

  • impudent

    stronger and more clearly disapproving

反義詞
  • respectful

    showing proper politeness and regard

  • polite

    neutral everyday opposite for manner or speech

文法句型

pert + noun

sound pert

用法筆記

Often describes a smile, tone, reply, or young person's manner. It suggests light disrespect that may be irritating but can also sound amused; for openly hostile behavior, 'rude' is stronger.

常見錯誤

The customer was pert and shouted for ten minutes.
The customer was rude and shouted for ten minutes.
'Pert' suggests light, almost playful disrespect, not openly aggressive behavior.