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show-off

美['ʃɔf]
  • n. 爱炫耀的人;爱卖弄的人

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复数: show-offs;

英文词源


show-off (n.)
1776, "a display;" see show (v.) + off (adv.). From 1801 as "a deliberate and ostentatious display;" in reference to the person who makes such a display, attested from 1924. The verbal phrase is first recorded 1793 as "make a conspicuous and obvious display." Noun showing-off is from 1874.

双语例句


1. Leshka waved him away with a show of irritation.
廖什克恼火地挥手让他离开。

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2. The evening show was terrible, with hesitant unsure performances from all.
晚上的演出很糟,所有人都缩手缩脚,显得很不自信。

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3. This show, too, was virtually sold out before it opened.
这场演出的门票也是几乎在开演前就销售一空了。

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4. Who do you suppose will replace her on the show?
你觉得谁会代替她参加这场演出?

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5. It was time now to show more political realism.
现在是拿出更多政治务实精神的时候了。

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