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单词 social climb
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Definition of social climb in English:

social climb

noun ˌsəʊʃl ˈklʌɪm
  • An ascent to a higher social status, especially acceptance in fashionable society.

verb ˌsəʊʃl ˈklʌɪm
depreciative
  • no object To attain a higher social status, especially acceptance in fashionable society, frequently by means considered disreputable.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Oakland Tribune. From social + climb, after social climber, social climbing
1920s; earliest use found in Decatur (Illinois) Evening Herald. From social + climb, after social climber, social climbing, social climb, social-climbing.

Definition of social climb in US English:

social climb

nounˌsəʊʃl ˈklʌɪm
  • An ascent to a higher social status, especially acceptance in fashionable society.

verbˌsəʊʃl ˈklʌɪm
depreciative
  • no object To attain a higher social status, especially acceptance in fashionable society, frequently by means considered disreputable.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Oakland Tribune. From social + climb, after social climber, social climbing<br>1920s; earliest use found in Decatur (Illinois) Evening Herald. From social + climb, after social climber, social climbing, social climb, social-climbing.

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