| 单词 | irreverent |
| 释义 | irreverent (ɪrevərənt ) adjective If you describe someone as irreverent, you mean that they do not show respect for people or things that are generally respected. [approval] She's irreverent, fun and hugely popular. Taylor combined great knowledge with an irreverent attitude to history. Synonyms: disrespectful, cheeky [informal], impertinent, fresh [informal] irreverence uncountable noun His irreverence for authority marks him out as a troublemaker. [+ for] Synonyms: disrespect, cheek [informal], impertinence, sauce [informal] irreverently adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] 'Jobs for the boys,' said Crosby irreverently. Collocations: irreverent sense of He had an irreverent sense of humour and enjoyed pushing boundaries. Times, Sunday Times Third, his obsessions with history and politics were counterbalanced by an irreverent sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times Tall, with frequently askew ties and food-stained clothes, he was known for a quick-witted, irreverent sense of humour that he used to disarm and disorient more strait-laced colleagues. Times, Sunday Times He was a natural broadcaster, presenting the music with an exuberant, irreverent sense of fun and an adventurous sonic style in the creation of his own jingles and sound effects. Times, Sunday Times His splendidly irreverent sense of humour was never more effective than when he represented his university at education exhibitions overseas. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 不尊敬的 Japanese: 不敬な |
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