"make a show of" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 故意炫耀
• 故作姿态

Definition

特意表现得夸张，尤其是为了给别人留下印象或引起注意。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于口语，带有贬义，经常和动词搭配（如“make a show of caring”）。暗示行为不真诚，只是做做样子。

Examples

He likes to make a show of his kindness.

他喜欢**故意炫耀**自己的善良。

They make a show of working hard, but don’t really do much.

他们**故意炫耀**自己很努力，但其实做得不多。

Don’t make a show of your money.

不要**故意炫耀**你的钱。

She always makes a show of helping, but just wants people to notice her.

她总是**故作姿态**帮忙，其实只是想让别人注意她。

You don’t have to make a show of being angry—just talk to me.

你不用**故意炫耀**你生气了，直接和我说就好。

Every time he donates, he makes a show of it on social media.

每次他捐款都会在社交媒体上**故意炫耀**。