| 词汇 | pearl-clutching |
| 释义 | pearl-clutching noun[ U ] uk /ˈpɜːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/ us /ˈpɝːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/ disapproving a very shocked reaction, especially one in which you show more shock than you really feel in order to show that you think something is morally wrong: 表示震惊及大不赞同，抓狂 Talking about sex always causes a bit of pearl-clutching.一谈到性总是会让她有点抓狂。 His fake pearl-clutching was only intended to make her angry.他假装抓狂不过是为了让她生气。 Feeling morally superior claim the moral high groundidiom de haut en bas holier-than-thou judgmental judgmentally moralistic moralistically preachily preachiness preachy righteous righteously sanctimonious sanctimoniously sanctimoniousness self-righteousness superior superiority complex virtue signalling virtuous You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Reacting and responding pearl-clutching adjective uk /ˈpɜːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/ us /ˈpɝːl ˌklʌtʃ.ɪŋ/ disapproving having a very shocked reaction to something, especially showing more shock than you really feel in order to show that you think something is morally wrong: 表示出震惊及大不赞同的，（对某事）抓狂的 They expressed pearl-clutching horror that she was an unmarried mother. 对于她是未婚妈妈这件事，他们的反应极为震惊且不屑。 pearl-clutching hypocrisy故作震惊的矫揉造作 Reacting and responding act on something adverse reaction Babinski reflex backlash bat bat something back hypersensitive hypersensitize non-response non-responsive on your toesidiom reaction reception sensitivity step step up to the plateidiom strike while the iron is hotidiom supersensitivity ticklish toe You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Surprised Feeling morally superior |
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