1.表述:smart aleck
释义:One who makes jokes and uses sarcasm in an attempt to seem witty, but instead is deemed annoying. (自作聪明的人,自以为是的人)
例句:I'd had enough of that smart aleck's wisecracks, so I left the party early.
我受够了那个自作聪明的家伙的俏皮话,所以我提早离开了晚会。
He is nothing more than a smart aleck, despised by his colleagues.
他只不过是一个被同事看不起,自以为是的人。
2.表述:visiting fireman
释义:A visitor to some place or organization who is given preferential treatment due to their perceived importance, influence, or inclination to spend large sums of money. (远方的客人,挥土如金的贵宾)
例句:The world-famous rapper is always treated like a visiting fireman when he comes to the casino, given the very finest food, drink, and entertainment while he spends enormous sums at the tables.
当这位世界著名的说唱歌手来到赌场时,他总是被当作远方的客人来对待。他在赌桌上花费巨资,却能得到最好的食物、饮料和娱乐。
We have a couple of visiting firemen coming today.
今天,我们有几位远道而来的客人。
The district attorney was something of a visiting fireman in the office today, with everyone bending over backwards for her at turn.
今天在办公室里,地方检察官就像一个远道而来的贵宾,每个人轮流第竭尽全力地为她服务。