"exaggerates" in Chinese (Simplified)
夸大
Definition
把某事描述得比实际上更大、更好或更糟;夸大事实。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于日常和非正式交流,讲故事或争论时常见。“老是夸大”是常用搭配,没有“撒谎”那么严重,但可能带有负面意味。
Examples
He always exaggerates his achievements.
他总是**夸大**自己的成就。
She exaggerates when she tells stories.
她讲故事时经常**夸大**。
The news often exaggerates the facts.
新闻经常**夸大**事实。
Don’t listen to him—he exaggerates everything!
别听他——他什么都**夸大**!
My friend exaggerates how hard his job is.
我朋友总是**夸大**他工作的难度。
Sometimes he exaggerates just to make people laugh.
有时候他**夸大**只是为了让大家笑。