Petulant



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 性急的, 暴躁的
• ［英］ adj. 性急的, 暴躁的 ( insolent; peevish)
• ［记］ 来自pet ( 不高兴) +ulant -> 非常不高兴 -> 暴躁的
• ［同］ n.petulance
• ［例］ She becomes petulant when people disagree with her.

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin or Middle French; Middle French, from Latin ~-, petulans; akin to Latin petere to go to, attack, seek — more at feather
• Date: 1598
• 1. insolent or rude in speech or behavior
• 2. characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor ; peevish
• ? ~ly adverb

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