pert
adj
1 (esp of a girl or young woman) not showing respect; cheeky (尤指女孩或年轻女子)无礼的, 冒失的
a pert child, reply 无礼的孩子、 回答
Don't be so pert! 放庄重些!
2 (esp US) amusing; lively 好玩的; 别致的; 精神的
a pert little red hat 一顶别致的小红帽.
🗣️ 情景例句
He is working like a horse.
他努力工作。
Look not for musk in dog's kennel.
狗嘴里吐不出象牙。
Reading about them increases our understanding without dispelling our fears.