humblebrag
noun [ C ] humorous uk/ˈhʌm.bəl.bræɡ/ us/ˈhʌm.bəl.bræɡ/
故作谦虚的自夸;故作矜持的炫耀
something you say which appears as if you are complaining or embarrassed, but is really a way of telling people about something that you are very proud of
She posted a classic humblebrag about spending $2,000 on a handbag "because I'm so terrible with money". 她发了一篇故作谦虚的炫耀性博文,非常典型,说自己花2000美元买了一个手提包,"因为我对钱太没有概念了"。
humblebrag
verb [ I ] humorous uk/ˈhʌm.bəl.bræɡ/ us/ˈhʌm.bəl.bræɡ/ -gg-
故作谦虚地自夸;故作矜持地炫耀
to let people know about something you are very proud of in a way that makes it appear as if you are complaining or embarrassed
"I don't know why anybody would want my autograph!" he humblebragged. "我不知道为什么会有人要我的签名!"他故作谦虚地说。