Word · Frequency #32816
boastful
/ˈboʊstfəl/
adjective
自夸的，自负的，喜夸耀的
exhibiting self-importance
常含贬义，指过度炫耀自己。
- 1.
Tending to boast or brag.
爱吹嘘的；自夸的。
- 2.
exhibiting self-importance
表现自大的
爱吹嘘的；自夸的。；表现自大的；自夸的；自负的；喜夸耀的
In use
His boastful remarks about his wealth annoyed everyone at the party.
She tried not to sound boastful when talking about her promotion.
The coach warned the players not to become boastful after their victory.
be boastful about/of sth
He is boastful about his achievements.
他夸耀自己的成就。
boastful + noun
She made a boastful claim about her cooking skills.
她夸耀自己的烹饪技巧。
boastful of oneself
He is too boastful of himself.
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