the chattering classes
US /ðə ˈtʃætərɪŋ ˈklæsɪz/
UK /ðə ˈtʃætərɪŋ ˈklæsɪz/
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喋喋不休的知識分子階層, 知識分子階層
educated people, especially those in the media, who talk a lot about social and political issues
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The article was clearly aimed at the chattering classes, not the general public.
這篇文章顯然是針對喋喋不休的知識分子階層，而不是普通大眾。
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Politicians often try to appeal to the chattering classes with their policy proposals.
政客們經常試圖通過他們的政策提案來吸引喋喋不休的知識分子階層。