"drop names" in Chinese (Simplified)
抛出名人姓名提及大人物
Definition
在对话中提及名人或重要人物,常常是为了给别人留下深刻印象或表示自己认识他们。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Drop names' 属于非正式表达,常带贬义。常用来形容那些为了炫耀或显示自己有关系而提名人名字的人。相关名词形式为 'name-dropping'。
Examples
He likes to drop names when he talks about his job.
他谈到工作时喜欢**抛出名人姓名**。
Don’t drop names to try to impress your friends.
不要通过**提及大人物**来给朋友留下好印象。
She always drops names at parties.
她在派对上总是**抛出名人姓名**。
You don’t have to drop names. We like you for who you are.
你不必**抛出名人姓名**,我们喜欢真实的你。
Was he really talking about dinner with celebrities, or just trying to drop names?
他真的在说和名人吃饭,还是只是在**提及大人物**?
People get annoyed when you constantly drop names during meetings.
在会议上,你总是**提及大人物**会让人感到烦恼。