Boast Meaning in English
word
ˈboʊst
BOHST
bˈəʊst
BOHST
释义
To talk with too much pride about yourself, your achievements, or things you have. It can also mean to have something that is impressive and worth showing off.
用法与细微差别
'Boast' is usually negative, suggesting arrogance, but can be neutral in formal writing ('the hotel boasts a pool'). Common collocations: 'boast about', 'boast of'. Don't confuse with 'brag' (very informal).
Spanish: alardear - presumirPortuguese (BR): gabar-se - vangloriar-sePortuguese (PT): gabar-se - vangloriar-seChinese (Simplified): 自夸 - 吹嘘Chinese (Traditional): 自誇 - 吹噓Hindi: डींग मारनाArabic: يتفاخر - يفتخرBengali: দাম্ভিকতা করা - গর্ব করাRussian: хвастаться - гордитьсяJapanese: 自慢するVietnamese: khoe khoang - tự hàoKorean: 자랑하다Turkish: övünmekUrdu: شیخی مارنا - فخر کرناIndonesian: membanggakan - menyombongkan
例句
He likes to boast about his new car.
basic
She never boasts about her success.
basic
Our city boasts beautiful parks.
basic
Stop boasting and just show me what you can do.
natural
He couldn't help but boast when he won the prize.
natural
That restaurant boasts the best seafood in town.
natural