Word
self-aggrandizing
/ˌselfəˈɡrændaiziŋ/
adjective
自我扩张的；谋求自我扩张的
of or relating to or characteristic of self-aggrandizement; exhibiting self-importance
- 1.
Boastful; intended to make oneself seem more important.
自吹自擂的,自我标榜的
自吹自擂的,自我标榜的
In use
His self-aggrandizing comments annoyed everyone at the meeting.
The politician's self-aggrandizing speeches failed to win public support.
She is known for her self-aggrandizing attitude, always boasting about her achievements.
be self-aggrandizing
He is often described as self-aggrandizing.
他常被描述为自我扩张的。
self-aggrandizing behavior/narrative/actions
常用于修饰行为、话语等抽象名词。
The politician's self-aggrandizing narrative alienated many voters.
这位政治家的自我扩张叙事疏远了许多选民。
become/grow more self-aggrandizing
比较级形式表示程度加深。
As his influence grew, he became more self-aggrandizing.
随着影响力增长，他变得更加自我扩张。
Common mistakes
He has a self-aggrandizement personality.He has a self-aggrandizing personality.
self-aggrandizement 是名词，不能直接修饰名词；应使用形容词 self-aggrandizing。
His self aggrandizing behavior is annoying.His self-aggrandizing behavior is annoying.
复合形容词 self-aggrandizing 中应保留连字符，否则可能被误解为两个独立单词。
Connections
Confusing words
- self-aggrandizement
- 自我扩张 · self-aggrandizing是形容词，self-aggrandizement是名词，用法不同。
- self-important
- 自大的 · self-aggrandizing强调扩张自我，self-important强调自视甚高。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.