| 单词 | one-uppance |
| 释义 | > as lemmasone-ˈuppance one-ˈuppance n. [compare comeuppance n.] the fact or state of being one up. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > prosperity > success > mastery or superiority > [noun] > psychological one-upness1952 one-uppance1970 1970 ‘H. Jenner’ & M. Segal Men & Marriage ii. 45 Marrying a doctor still gives a girl a bit of one-uppance amongst the neighbours. 1990 Orange County (Calif.) Register (Nexis) 30 Nov. p22 He has technical polish; on cue, he can unfurl a serene smile of one-uppance. < as lemmas |
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