| 单词 | boast |
| 释义 | boast —boast /bəʊst/ aep /boʊst/ noun [C] DISAPPROVING ► F0 something you are proud of and like to tell people about: » [+ that] It is her proud boast that she has never missed a single episode of the show.Thesaurus+: ↑Boasting , ↑Showing arrogance and conceitverb [I or T] DISAPPROVING (SPEAK PROUDLY) ↑Verb Endings for boast ► B2 to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own: » He didn't talk about his exam results in case people thought he was boasting.» Parents enjoy boasting about their children's achievements.» [+ that] They boasted that they had never lost a single game.Thesaurus+: ↑Boasting , ↑Showing arrogance and conceit• • • Extra Examples:» Britain's best-known ticket tout once boasted that he could get you tickets for anything.» He's always boasting. He's such a big-head!» After boasting that his company could outperform the industry's best, he's been forced to eat humble pie.» He's always boasting about his sexual prowess.» He was a naturally shy man, who never boasted about his achievements.verb [T not continuous] (HAVE) ↑Verb Endings for boast ► C2 to have or own something to be proud of: » Ireland boasts beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and friendly locals.Thesaurus+: ↑Having and owning - general words |
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