boast

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   something that one is proud of and enjoys telling others about

   值得誇耀的事；引以為傲的事

   • She proudly stated that she has never missed an episode of the show.

     她自豪地表示她從未錯過這節目的任何一集。

   • The city’s biggest boast is its historic architecture.

     這座城市最引以為傲的是其歷史建築。

   • His greatest boast is the award he received.

     他最引以為傲的是他獲得的獎項。

speech(言論)

1. B2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)disapproving(貶義)

   to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

   自誇；誇耀；吹噓

   • He avoided discussing his test scores, not wanting to be seen as boasting.

     他避免討論他的考試成績，不想被視為自誇。

   • Parents like to boast about their children's accomplishments.

     父母喜歡誇耀他們孩子的成就。

   • They boasted that they had never been defeated in a single match.

     他們吹噓自己從未在任何一場比賽中輸過。

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possession(擁有)

1. C2Transitive(及物動詞)Not continuous(非進行時)

   to have something that one is proud of; to possess something admirable

   以擁有...而自豪；（值得自豪地）擁有

   • Ireland boasts beautiful beaches, excellent restaurants, and friendly locals.

     愛爾蘭擁有美麗的海灘、出色的餐廳和友善的當地人。

   • This town boasts a historic church.

     這個城鎮擁有一座歷史悠久的教堂。

   • The hotel boasts magnificent ocean views.

     這家酒店擁有壯麗的海景。