boasting

• 名词，指过分骄傲或自我夸耀地谈论自己或自己的成就的行为，常带有吹嘘和炫耀的意味。

A noun referring to the act of speaking about oneself or one's achievements in an excessively proud or self-aggrandizing manner, often using superlatives.

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1. Excessive self-praiseB2informal

   The act of speaking about oneself or one's achievements in an exaggeratedly proud manner.

   自夸

   • His constant boasting about his wealth annoyed everyone.
   • She was tired of his boasting about his promotion.
   • Boasting rarely wins you true friends.

   同义词braggingrodomontadeself-aggrandizementself-praise

• 动词，指过分自豪或自满地谈论自己的成就、财产或能力，含有贬义。

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking with excessive pride or self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

1. Talk with excessive prideB1informal

   To speak with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

   吹嘘

   • He always boasts about his expensive car.
   • She boasted that she had won the competition.
   • Stop boasting about your grades; it's annoying.

   同义词bragcrowgloatshow offswaggervaunt

   反义词belittledeprecatedisparageunderstate

2. Possess a desirable featureB2formal

   To have or own something impressive or desirable.

   拥有

   • The hotel boasts a stunning view of the ocean.
   • The city boasts several world-class museums.
   • This restaurant boasts an award-winning chef.

   同义词containenjoyfeaturehaveofferpossess