Collins Dictionary has named "brat" its word of the year for 2024, defining it as someone "characterized by a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude."
近日，《柯林斯词典》评选出了2024年度词汇：“brat”，原义是顽童，即“熊孩子”，但现在被重新定义为一种“具有自信、独立和享乐主义的态度”。
柯林斯官网标题：“这是享乐主义与焦虑共存的一年”
为什么“brat”会成为今年热词？
Brat is different things to different people; a spiky attitude, a garish aesthetic, even a campaign slogan (the phrase "Kamala IS Brat" proved snappy enough to go politically viral, even as its meaning remained a little hard to pin down).
据《柯林斯词典》所述，“brat”一词含义多元，它既可以是一种尖锐的态度展现，也被部分人视为“过于花哨”的审美，甚至还曾作为竞选口号“Kamala IS Brat（卡马拉是个Brat）”迅速在政治圈走红（尽管它的含义仍然有点难以确定）。
当地时间7月21日，美国副总统卡马拉·哈里斯接替拜登投入美国大选竞争的当天，英国流行歌手Charli XCX在 X 上发帖，大赞“kamala IS brat”。一句话，超过三十万的点赞，为哈里斯吸引了无数年轻选民的认同。
Channelling self-acceptance as well as rebelliousness, it’s a fitting word for 2024, a year when hedonism and anxiety have combined to form an intoxicating brew.
柯林斯词典认为，“brat”这个词既表达了自我接纳，又展现了叛逆不羁，完美契合了2024年这个享乐主义与焦虑交织共存的独特年份，成为这一年度不可或缺的词汇象征。
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brainrot
"Brainrot" is a term formed from "brain" and "rot" that refers to "an inability to think clearly caused by excessive consumption of low-quality online content.
“brainrot”是由“brain”（大脑）和“rot”（腐烂）组成的合成词，用来形容因过度浏览网上低质量内容而导致的精神负面影响。
Era
"Era" is defined as "a period of one's life or career that is of a distinctive character." The term gained popularity from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, which highlights the unique phases of her career.
“Era”指的是“某人生命或职业中具有独特特点的时期”，这个词的流行主要得益于泰勒·斯威夫特耗资10亿美元的“时代”巡回演唱会，该演唱会将于2024年底结束。
looksmaxxing
"Looksmaxxing" can be divided into "softmaxxing" and "hardmaxxing," both aimed at maximizing the attractiveness of one’s physical appearance.
“looksmaxxing”是指外貌吸引力最大化，侧重指男性改变自己外貌的过程，分为“softmaxxing（通过护肤、健身等方法柔和改变）”和“hardmaxxing（通过整容和类固醇等硬核改变）”，两者都旨在“最大限度地提高一个人的外表吸引力”。
外国网红Kareem Shami因在三年中致力于健身护肤等而变帅，在海外社交媒体走红，不忘加上 “looksmaxxing” 的标签
rawdogging
"Rawdogging" is a TikTok trend where people, while on a plane, do nothing but stare at the seat in front of them or the flight path map — essentially, "undertaking an activity without preparation, support, or equipment."
“rawdogging”是TikTok上一种流行趋势，指的是在飞机上只盯着前方座位或航迹图，什么都不做，包括不看手机、不看电影、不听音乐，甚至不吃饭喝水……本质上是指“在没有准备、支持或设备的情况下进行一项活动”。
anti-tourism
"Anti-tourism" refers to "opposition to or action against large-scale tourism," a movement expressed in many European countries in response to the overcrowding caused by mass tourism.
“anti-tourism”指的是反对大规模旅游，尤其是在旅游人潮过剩的情况下，欧洲不少国家的民众都表达了反对的声音。
delulu
“Delulu” describes someone whose thoughts or expectations are completely unrealistic, meaning they are “utterly mistaken or unrealistic in one’s ideas or expectations.
“delulu”用来形容某人的想法或期待完全错误或不切实际，是“delusional”一词的缩写。这个词曾在TikTok上爆火。一开始的用法是出自于KPOP圈。有些粉丝们妄想自己跟喜欢的偶像在交往等等，这些人就被形容为“delulu”。
TikTok博主用delulu为话题发布视频
romantasy
"Romantasy" is "a literary genre that combines romantic fiction with fantasy," often set in magical worlds filled with fairies, dragons, and other fantastical elements, alongside classic romantic tropes like enemies-to-lovers, soulmates, and love triangles.
“romantasy”是一种将浪漫小说与奇幻元素结合的文学类型，通常以奇幻世界为背景，包含仙女、龙、魔法等元素，并融入经典的浪漫情节，如从敌人到恋人、灵魂伴侣或三角恋等。
supermajority
"Supermajority" refers to "a large majority in a legislative assembly that enables a government to pass laws without effective scrutiny."
“supermajority”指的是绝大多数，通常是三分之二以上，如立法议会中的多数席位。这可能与今年各国陆续进行的选举相关。
yapping
"Yapping" refers to "talking at length, especially about inconsequential matters".
“yapping”指的是长篇大论、喋喋不休，尤其是谈论无关紧要的事情。例如：“She keeps yapping at me about Joe.” （她没完没了和我叨叨关于乔的事。）
来源：21世纪英文报 柯林斯词典官网
