bravado
US /brəˈvɑː.doʊ/
UK /brəˈvɑː.dəʊ/
名词
虚张声势, 逞能, 故作勇敢
a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
示例:
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His loud talk was just a show of bravado.
他大声说话只是为了显示虚张声势。
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She faced the challenge with false bravado.
她以虚假的勇敢面对挑战。