音标:['jʌpaɪdəm] ;
n. 雅皮士特性, 雅皮士的身分; 雅皮士族, 雅皮士集团

yuppie的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. The word yuppie is used to describe young, affluent professionals.这个字是用来形容年轻又有钱的专业人士。
  2. Are you able to accept the yuppie point of view?你能接受雅痞的观念吗?

经典引文

  • I regarded with distaste a group of sleek young yuppies in city suits.

    出自:D. M. Thomas

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