| 释义 |
keep up with the Joneses try to emulate or not be outdone by one's neighbours 攀比。 keep up with the Joneses try to maintain the same social and material standards as one's friends or neighbours 与人攀比（试图与朋友或邻居保持同样的社会地位和物质生活水平）。 ˌkeep up with the ˈJoneses(informal,often disapproving)to try to have all the possessions and social achievements that your friends and neighbours have（与朋友和邻居在物质和社会成就方面）攀比，比富有，比排场，比阔气 |