boast
verb uk/bəʊst/ us/boʊst/
(SPEAK PROUDLY)
B2 [ I or T ] disapproving自吹自擂，吹嘘，夸耀
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. 他没有谈论自己的考试成绩，以免让别人以为他在自我吹嘘。
Parents enjoy boasting about their children's achievements. 父母喜欢夸耀子女所取得的成绩。
[ + that ] They boasted that they had never lost a single game. 他们夸口说从来没有输过一场比赛。
- More 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.
(HAVE)
C2 [ T not continuous ]拥有（值得自豪的东西）
to have or own something to be proud of
Ireland boasts beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and friendly locals. 爱尔兰拥有美丽的海滩、很棒的餐馆和友好的当地人。
boast
noun [ C ] disapproving uk/bəʊst/ us/boʊst/
夸耀
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. 她骄傲地夸口说这个肥皂剧她从未漏看过一集。