单词 | boast |
释义 | boast (boʊst ) Word forms: boasts , boasting , boasted 1. verb B2 If someone boasts about something that they have done or that they own, they talk about it very proudly, in a way that other people may find irritating or offensive. [disapproval] Witnesses said Furci boasted that he took part in killing them. [VERB that] Carol boasted about her costume. [V + about/of] He's boasted of being involved in the arms theft. [V + about/of] We remember our mother's stern instructions not to boast. [VERB] Boast is also a noun. It is the charity's proud boast that it has never yet turned anyone away. He was asked about earlier boasts of a quick victory. 2. verb If someone or something can boast a particular achievement or possession, they have achieved or possess that thing. The houses will boast the latest energy-saving technology. [VERB noun] Frommen says his country boasts a healthy economy. [VERB noun] Synonyms: possess, offer, present, exhibit Quotations: A mule always boasts that its ancestors were horses Collocations: boast a feature Each played back movies to a picture standard superior to most no-name machines, and many boast features that until recently would only be found on far pricier models. Times, Sunday Times It also says smart doorbells - which boast features such as video streaming - are up by 367 per cent in its annual rundown of sales trends. The Sun The dolls boasted features such as soft plastic skin, joint articulation for realistic movement, and anatomically correct modelling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 All boast a wealth of reliable, proven ingredients, from rosehip to camomile - and are 100 per cent natural. Times, Sunday Times He felt that the six adventure episodes all boast a wealth of imaginative and atmospheric detail as well as numerous hooks for developing adventures at tangents to the one described. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Today's cameras are high-tech marvels boasting a wealth of features. Times, Sunday Times Relatively unspoilt, it boasts a wealth of rare flora and fauna. Times, Sunday Times Complex boasts an outdoor pool, a lounge, a nightclub and a tennis court ? The Sun A brochure for the complex boasts a 'majestic' master suite complete with 'fine silks and crafted furnishings'. Times, Sunday Times The sprawling complex boasts a library, cellar, restaurant and bookshop. The Sun Opened in 2007 at an estimated cost of 26m, the complex boasts an elegantly appointed hotel with a bar, swimming pool and gym as well as 11 twobedroom grace-and-favour apartments. Times, Sunday Times The complex boasts more than 100 luxury villas, six bars and restaurants and a spa. Times, Sunday Times Of course, it's the empty boast of the loser, and we watch her positive face sink into sadness. Times, Sunday Times From most rockers his age (he's 59), that would probably sound like an empty boast. Globe and Mail What will be his legacy except four wasted years of empty boasts and promises not kept? The Sun Within the frame of the play, they aren't empty boasts or tall tales, but have taken place for real in the hero's past. The Times Literary Supplement These are not empty boasts. Times, Sunday Times And our freshly tweaked engine boasts a grunty surge that punched me along the mini-straights. The Sun The petrol engine boasts 150bhp, the electric motor a further 41bhp. Times, Sunday Times The biggest petrol engine boasts 168bhp and 2.5 litres, and has a claimed 0-62mph time of 8.0sec. Times, Sunday Times What the posters proclaimed was no idle boast. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It was more than an idle boast. Times, Sunday Times (2010) At times this has seemed an idle boast. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The beautifully crafted interior boasts leather and stitched suede sports seats and expensive carbon fibre trim. The Sun The interior boasts adorned archways depicting fantastic animals, the comic and caricaturesque faces of people and floral ornaments, a remarkably popular decoration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The interior boasts trancepts with galleries and hammerbeam trusses supporting the roof. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Years of accounts will have to be restated, and its proud boast of industry-leading margins — it made 5.2%, nearly double its rivals — will be untrue. Times, Sunday Times It was his proud boast that he saw the group play more than 2,000 times and missed only two gigs. Times, Sunday Times His proud boast was that he could not turn on a television anywhere in the world without seeing a film being broadcast that he had helped make. Times, Sunday Times This sentence comes across as a proud boast, rather than a reluctant necessity. Times, Sunday Times In the years since this official made his proud boast, however, it became apparent that there were limits to the bureaucrats' power. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The region boasts some wonderful places to stay, too. Times, Sunday Times The region boasts clusters of business excellence. Times, Sunday Times The region boasts a 2.1% inflation rate, lower than the national average of 3%. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The region boasts 955,000 college degree holders, which represents a 31 percent regional college attainment rate and a two percentage point increase. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Within 300 km the region boasts much mineral wealth. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Situated on a glorious beach, the resort boasts cool and spacious suites, each with a private terrace or balcony facing the sea. Times, Sunday Times The resort boasts more than nine miles of pristine beach all to itself. The Sun The secluded, mountain-five-star resort boasts the ultimate in luxury. The Sun The 37million resort boasts an infinity pool, a gourmet restaurant and stunning views. The Sun This traditional summer resort boasts a magnificent view of surrounding mountains. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This cute 'n' kitsch seaside town boasts a mini pier, a sandy beach and a bevy of cool eating and drinking spots. The Sun The town boasts 17 museums for those keen to expand their minds while supporting their team. The Sun The town boasts two police stations, two town halls and two fire stations. Times, Sunday Times The town boasts fantastic shops, great restaurants, buzzing nightlife and, of course, the sea. The Sun The new town boasts bistros and gardens. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 自夸 Japanese: 自慢する |
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