affronted

UK/əˈfrʌntɪd/US/əˈfrʌntɪd/

释义

adj.

被冒犯的,感到受侮辱的

词源

概述

affronted 的故事始于中世纪。其核心是拉丁语词根 frontem(额头或脸),前缀 af-(即 ad-,意为“朝向”)则指明了方向。因此,其字面意义是“当面朝向某人”,最初指一种公开的、面对面的对抗或侮辱。后缀 -ed 将这一动作转化为一种状态描述。于是,这个词生动地描绘出一种感受:仿佛有人当面羞辱你,你的“脸面”受到了直接攻击,从而自然演化为现代“被冒犯的、感到受侮辱的”含义。

例句

She was affronted by his rude remarks during the meeting.

他在会议上的粗鲁言论让她感到深受冒犯。

The chef felt affronted when the customer sent the dish back without even tasting it.

当顾客尝都没尝就把菜退回时,厨师觉得受到了侮辱。

His affronted pride made it difficult for him to apologize.

他被伤害的自尊心让他难以开口道歉。