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单词 show off
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show off
phrasal verb with show verb uk/ʃəʊ/ us/ʃoʊ/ showed | shown
B2 炫耀,卖弄
to behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, and that other people often find annoying
She only bought that sports car to show off and prove she could afford one. 她买那辆跑车只是为了炫耀她能买得起。
He's always showing off to his classmates. 他老是在同学面前炫耀。
show something/someone off
phrasal verb with show verb uk/ʃəʊ/ us/ʃoʊ/ showed | shown
炫耀;夸耀
to show something or someone you are proud of to other people, so that they will admire it, him, or her
She likes to wear short skirts to show off her legs. 她喜欢穿短裙以炫耀她的双腿。
    More examples
  • She likes to show off her collection of porcelain cats.
  • That tight dress really shows off her figure.
show-off
noun [ C ] disapproving uk/ˈʃəʊ.ɒf/ us/ˈʃoʊ.ɑːf/
爱炫耀的人,喜欢卖弄的人
a person who shows off (= behaves in a way intended to attract attention that other people often find annoying)
Jimena's such a show-off, she always wants to be the centre of attention. 希门娜是个很爱炫耀的人,她总是想成为人们关注的中心。
Synonym: exhibitionist
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