ostentation
US /ˌɑː.stənˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃən/
名词
炫耀, 卖弄, 夸示
an unnecessary display of wealth, knowledge, or skill that is intended to impress people
示例:
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Her lavish party was an act of pure ostentation.
她奢华的派对纯粹是炫耀。
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He bought a sports car purely for ostentation.
他买跑车纯粹是为了炫耀。