haughty 较正式用词,多用于贬义。指对身份或地位比自己低的人采取冷淡、轻视或鄙互的态度。
proud 含义广,普通用词。褒义指自豪和荣耀以及强烈的自尊;贬义则指傲慢,自以为是或自鸣得意。
arrogant 用于贬义,指过高估计自己,以致骄傲自大或傲慢无礼,目中无人。
vain 指一个对自己的外表或对自己留给别的印象太过分地关注,以致自命不凡,自鸣得意。
参考例句
1. Arthur said, in a haughty tone. 亚瑟说,声调显得盛气凌人。
2. He treated me with haughty contempt. 他以傲慢的轻蔑对待我。
3. She laughed continually; her laugh was satirical, and so was the habitual expression of her arched and haughty lip. 她不断地笑,她的笑是讥笑,而讥笑也是她那弯弯的,高傲的咀唇的习惯表情。
英英解释
adj.
1. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy