理直气壮 meaning in English
be in the right and self-confident; a reasonable man is bold and straightforward.; be bold and straight; be courageous with sufficient reason(s); be justified and confident; be self-confident on the strength of one's righteousness; be upright and honest; justly and forceful; in bold and straightforward terms; one is audacious with logical reasons.; righteous indignation; self-confident on the strength of one's being right; strong reasons make strong actions.; when one is right, his purpose is firm.; (speak) with compelling arguments and confidence; with justice on one's side, one is bold and assured 短语和例子
Examples
- The politicians still huffed and puffed, but with less reason .
政客们还在吹嘘,但不那么理直气壮了。 - There was an uneasy basis to his scorn which he partially understood .
这轻蔑却并不理直气壮,他自己也有些省觉。 - Nowadays the politicians still huffed and puffed, but with less reason .
如今,政客们还在吹嘘,但不那么理直气壮了。 - Can you reasonably desire that i should make you one of the ministers of my court ?
你能理直气壮地要求我封你为朝廷大臣吗?