| 词汇 | above |
| 释义 | above (oneself)1. Conceited and arrogant; haughty or self-important. Usually used after the verbs "be" or "get." Primarily heard in UK. Self-confidence is essential, but you have to learn not to get above yourself when things are going well. You're certainly acting above yourself these days. The rest of us have opinions worth hearing, too, you know! 2. Above one's own concerns, desires, motivations, or agenda. Usually used after the verb "put." She's a great leader, always putting the needs of her team above herself. 3. Into a higher social class or standing than one's own. Usually used after the verb "marry." A: "I hear that the local fishmonger's daughter is betrothed to a rich foreign lawyer!" B: "My word, she's certainly marrying above herself, isn't she?" For all the talk that social classes have been wiped away in recent years, you will still find people who believe one can't or shouldn't marry above oneself. above (doing) something[of someone] too mature or honorable to do something. I thought you were above doing something so thoughtless. above someone or somethingto be in a position that is higher than someone or something. The plane is now directly above us. above someoneat a higher rank than someone else; serving as someone's supervisor. Ron is above Ginney, but he treats her like an equal. above/beyond reproach So good as to preclude any possibility of criticism.
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