flag waving

• 指强烈的爱国主义或民族主义情绪的表现，常带有炫耀或情绪化的意味；也比喻对某项事业、团体或理念的热情支持或声援。

An expression referring to the act of showing strong patriotic or nationalistic feelings, often in a demonstrative or emotional way. It can also be used metaphorically to describe any enthusiastic display of support for a cause, group, or idea.

1. Patriotic displayB2informal

   The act of showing strong patriotic feelings, often in a public or demonstrative way.

   爱国表现

   • The parade was full of flag waving and national pride.
   • His speech was just flag waving without any real substance.
   • Flag waving is common during international sports events.

2. Excessive nationalismC1informal

   An exaggerated or aggressive expression of national loyalty, often used to criticize political rhetoric.

   过度爱国主义

   • The politician's constant flag waving was seen as a distraction from real issues.
   • Some people view flag waving as a form of blind patriotism.
   • The media accused the government of using flag waving to gain popularity.