bluster

• 名词，指喧闹、混乱或狂暴的行为；虚张声势地炫耀勇气；猛烈的狂风；或空洞自负的吹嘘。

A noun referring to noisy, confused, or turbulent behavior; a swaggering show of courage; a violent gusty wind; or vain and empty boasting.

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1. Noisy confusion and turbulenceC1formal

   A state of noisy, chaotic activity or commotion.

   喧嚣混乱

   • The bluster of the crowded market made it hard to think.
   • Amid the bluster of the protest, a few clear voices could be heard.
   • The meeting descended into bluster and argument.

   同义词clamorcommotiondinhubbubpandemoniumrackettumultturmoiluproar

   反义词calmpeacequiettranquility

2. Swaggering show of courageC1formal

   An aggressive or boastful display of confidence that is often not genuine.

   虚张声势

   • His threats were just bluster; he had no real power.
   • The politician's speech was full of bluster but lacked substance.
   • She saw through his bluster and knew he was scared.

   同义词bombastbraggadociobravadorodomontadeswagger

   反义词cowardicetimidity

3. Violent gusty windC1formal

   A strong, gusty wind, often accompanied by noise.

   狂风

   • The bluster of the storm rattled the windows all night.
   • We could hear the bluster of the wind outside the cabin.
   • The ship struggled against the bluster of the gale.

   同义词blastgalegustsqualltempestwindstorm

   反义词calm

4. Vain and empty boastingC1informal

   Loud, empty talk that is intended to impress but has little meaning or truth.

   虚张声势

   • Don't listen to his bluster; he's just trying to show off.
   • The interview was full of bluster and no real answers.
   • His bluster fooled no one in the room.

   同义词blatherboastingbombastbraggingbravadogasconaderodomontadeswagger

   反义词humilitymodestyreticencesinceritysubstancetruthfulness

• 指以大声、气势汹汹或愤怒的语气说话或行事，但常常没有实际内容或效果；也可指风猛烈地呼啸、咆哮。

A verb used to describe speaking or behaving in a loud, aggressive, or indignant manner, often with little effect or substance.

1. Blow forcefullyB2formal

   To blow in strong, gusty bursts, as wind does during a storm.

   怒号

   • The wind blustered through the trees all night.
   • Outside, the storm blustered against the windows.
   • The cold wind blustered across the open field.

   同义词blastblowgusthowlrageroarsquallstorm

   反义词calmsettlesubside

2. Boast or show offB2informal

   To talk or behave in a loud, aggressive, or self-important way, often to impress others.

   吹嘘

   • He blustered about his achievements at the party.
   • The politician blustered his way through the debate.
   • She blustered about her connections to gain respect.

   同义词boastbragcrowswaggervaunt

   反义词cowerdemurfawnhumblekowtowquailshrink

3. Act arrogantlyC1informal

   To behave in an overly self-assured or conceited manner, often without substance.

   狂妄自大

   • The manager blustered, but no one believed his threats.
   • He blustered into the room, demanding attention.
   • She blustered about her expertise, but couldn't answer simple questions.

   同义词postureput on airsstrutswagger