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"boast about" in Chinese (Simplified)

炫耀夸耀

Definition

以过于自豪的方式谈论自己的成就、财富或能力,常常是为了给别人留下印象。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用于非正式语境,语气偏负面,带有炫耀、自大含义。一般用来描述别人自夸某物:'boast about his car'。不要与中性的“talk about”混淆。'brag' 含义类似但更口语化。

Examples

He likes to boast about his new car.

他喜欢**炫耀**他的新车。

Please don't boast about your grades.

请不要**炫耀**你的成绩。

She never boasts about her achievements.

她从不**炫耀**自己的成就。

Stop trying to boast about how much money you make—nobody cares.

别再**炫耀**你赚了多少钱了——没人关心。

People who boast about everything can be exhausting to talk to.

和什么都要**炫耀**的人聊天真的很累。

After winning the match, he couldn't help but boast about his skills.

比赛赢了以后,他忍不住**夸耀**自己的本事。