showboat
noun
UK/ˈʃəʊ.bəʊt/
US/ˈʃoʊ.boʊt/
Definitions of showboat noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
A person who behaves or plays a sport in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, often in an annoying way.
愛現的人；賣弄炫耀的人
He is not the type to showboat and dislikes having attention focused on him.
他不是那種愛炫耀的人，也不喜歡成為眾人焦點。
The politician is known for showboating during press conferences with lengthy speeches that lack substance.
這位政治人物以在記者會上長篇大論卻缺乏實質內容的表現而聞名。
The lawyer always showboats in court, enjoying the display of his debating skills.
這位律師總是在法庭上炫耀，享受展示他的辯論技巧。