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upstart

/ˈʌpˌstɑːrt/ American
  • n. 暴发户, 新贵
  • adj. 暴富的
Definition
  • n. a person who has become rich or powerful very suddenly and acts too proud
  • adj. having become wealthy or successful very suddenly
Example
The young upstart challenged the experienced manager for the top position.
那个年轻的新贵向经验丰富的经理挑战,争夺最高职位。