词族 · show-off
英语词源
- 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.
权威例句
- 1. Leshka waved him away with a show of irritation.
- 廖什克恼火地挥手让他离开。
- 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。
- 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。
- 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？
- 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。