keep up with the Joneses

攀比,竭力迎合别人的标准或生活方式
口语·描述消费攀比
英文释义 to strive to match or exceed the lifestyle or possessions of one's neighbors or peers
例句
They bought a new SUV just to keep up with the Joneses, even though they couldn't afford it.
典故来源 源自1913年美国漫画《Keeping Up with the Joneses》,讽刺中产阶级盲目攀比邻居的生活方式。

📖 习语词汇解析

习语中的关键英语词汇

keep [kip]
vt. 保持;保留;遵守;阻止; vi. (食品)保持新;保持健康; n. 保持,保养;供养,抚养;生活,生计;饲料;牧草;
joneses
n. 与自己社会地位相等的人;邻居

🔤 同首字母习语

kneetrembler
机会性性交;短暂或匆忙的性爱
keen as mustard
非常热衷、积极、有意愿
keep your powder dry
保留力量或资源,以备不时之需
keep tabs on
密切注意或监视
knock on wood
敲木头
keep somebody in stitches
使某人捧腹大笑,逗某人开心
keep a low profile
保持低调;不引人注目或扬名立万
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