单词 | boast |
释义 | Word Frequency boast 1(bəʊst) verb 1. (intr; sometimes foll by of or about) to speak in exaggerated or excessively proud terms of one's possessions, skills, or superior qualities; brag 2. (transitive) to possess (something to be proud of) the city boasts a fine cathedral noun 3. a bragging statement 4. a possession, attribute, attainment, etc, that is or may be bragged about Derived forms boaster (ˈboaster) noun boasting (ˈboasting) noun, adjective boastingly (ˈboastingly) adverb Word origin C13: of uncertain originWord Frequency boast 2(bəʊst) verb (transitive) to shape or dress (stone) roughly with a broad chisel Word origin C19: of unknown originWord Frequency boast 3(bəʊst) squash noun 1. a stroke in which the ball is hit on to one of the side walls before hitting the front wall verb 2. to hit (the ball) in this way or make such a stroke Derived forms boasted (ˈboasted) adjective Word origin C19: perhaps from French bosse the place where the ball hits the wall |
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