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Pompous Adj Graded Grand 英[ˈpɒmpəs 美[ˈpɑmpəs Adj.浮华的,华而不实的;高傲的,自大的 自负的;自命不凡的 Describe

单词 pompous
音标
英[ˈpɒmpəs] 美[ˈpɑmpəs]
解释
adj.浮华的,华而不实的;高傲的,自大的;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
自负的;自命不凡的
If you describe someone as pompous, you mean that they behave or speak in a very serious way because they think they are more important than they really are.
例:He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities.他有点自大,自视甚高。

ADJ-GRADED
盛大的;壮观的
A pompous building or ceremony is very grand and elaborate.
例:The service was grand without being pompous.仪式场面宏大,却不浮华。
变形
noun:pomposity~est:most pompous~adv:pompously~er:more pompous~

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