the chattering classes
US /ðə ˈtʃætərɪŋ ˈklæsɪz/
UK /ðə ˈtʃætərɪŋ ˈklæsɪz/
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喋喋不休的知识分子阶层, 知识分子阶层
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.
这篇文章显然是针对喋喋不休的知识分子阶层，而不是普通大众。
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Politicians often try to appeal to the chattering classes with their policy proposals.
政客们经常试图通过他们的政策提案来吸引喋喋不休的知识分子阶层。