英语词汇“pompous”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

pompous

(pɒmpəs )

1. adjective

If you describe someone as pompous, you mean that they behave or speak in a very serious way because they think they are more important than they really are. [disapproval]

He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities.

pompously adverb [usually ADVERB with verb]

Robin said pompously that he had an important business appointment.

2. adjective

A pompous building or ceremony is very grand and elaborate.

The service was grand without being pompous.

Translations:

Chinese: 爱摆架子的

Japanese: もったいぶった

单词	pompous
释义	pompous (pɒmpəs ) 1. adjective If you describe someone as pompous, you mean that they behave or speak in a very serious way because they think they are more important than they really are. [disapproval] He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities. pompously adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] Robin said pompously that he had an important business appointment. 2. adjective A pompous building or ceremony is very grand and elaborate. The service was grand without being pompous. Translations: Chinese: 爱摆架子的 Japanese: もったいぶった
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