late 14c., "contemptuous, arrogant, haughty," from Latin insolentem (nominative insolens) "arrogant, immoderate," literally "unusual," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + solentem, present participle of solere "be accustomed," which possibly is related to sodalis "close companion," and to suescere "become used to." Meaning "contemptuous of rightful authority" is from 1670s. Related: Insolently.
中文解释
1. literally "unusual," from in- "not, opposite of" + solentem, present participle of solere "be accustomed".2. obsolete => insolent.
实用例句
1. The officer stamped his boot. "Don't be insolent with me, mademoiselle."
军官跺跺靴子：“小姐，别对我无礼。”
来自柯林斯例句
2. The bandit bared his teeth in an insolent smile.
那匪徒龇牙咧嘴地狞笑.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Well, he had shown the insolent fellow the door.