"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。