irreverent

🇬🇧 UK/i'revәrәnt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Showing a lack of respect toward people or things that are generally treated with seriousness.

不敬的,无礼的,轻慢的

🧩 Root Breakdown

irnot, opposite of
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reagain, back
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verother
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entperforming, being in a state
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Common Collocations

  • 1.irreverent humor不敬的幽默
  • 2.irreverent attitude不敬的态度

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The comedian's irreverent humor kept audiences laughing throughout the performance.

  • 2.

    She maintained an irreverent attitude toward the rigid bureaucratic rules.

  • 3.

    The irreverent tone of the advertisement attracted younger consumers.

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