动词 “boast”
不定式 boast; 三单 boasts; 过式 boasted; 过分 boasted; 动名 boasting
- 吹嘘
She boasted about her high score on the test to anyone who would listen.
- 拥有(特指拥有某种特殊或独特的东西)
The new smartphone boasts an incredibly long battery life.
- 用宽凿整形石头
The mason boasted the edges of the marble slab to ensure it fit perfectly in the new foyer.
- (壁球中)使球先打到侧墙再反弹到前墙
During the match, she boasted the ball off the side wall, catching her opponent off guard.
名词 “boast”
- 自夸;不必要的自豪声明
His boast about winning the race annoyed everyone at the party.
- (壁球中的)侧墙前墙球
During the match, she executed a perfect boast, catching her opponent off guard.