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boast
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
boasts; boasted; boasting
boasts; boasted; boasting
Learner's definition of BOAST
1
: to express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way自夸；自吹自擂
[no object]
- They boasted to their friends about their son's salary.他们向朋友们吹嘘儿子的薪水很高。
- She boasted of having won five games in a row.她吹嘘自己连胜五场。
- That score is nothing to boast about. [=you shouldn't be proud of that score; that score is not very good]那个分数没什么可吹的。
[+ object]
- He liked to boast that he was the richest man in town.他喜欢吹嘘自己是城中首富。
- “I've sold more paintings than you ever will,” the artist boasted.“我已经卖出去的画比你这辈子能卖出去的还多。”那个画家吹牛说。
2
[+ object] : to have (something that is impressive)拥有（令人钦佩的东西）
- The museum boasts some of the rarest gems in the world.这家博物馆拥有一些世界上最稀有的宝石。
- The school boasts a number of Nobel laureates among its graduates.这所学校的毕业生中有多位诺贝尔奖获得者。
2 boast /ˈboʊst/ noun
plural boasts
2 boast
/ˈboʊst/
noun
plural boasts
Learner's definition of BOAST
[count]
1
: a statement in which you express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way自夸；自吹自擂；吹牛
- When he says he's the richest man in town, he's not just making an idle/empty boast.他说自己是城中首富的时候，可不是在瞎吹。
- We were offended by his boast that he would easily beat us.他夸口说轻而易举就能打败我们，这让我们很生气。
2
: a reason to be proud : something impressive that someone or something has or has done值得夸耀的原因；值得自豪的事
- The museum's proudest boast is its collection of rare gems.这个博物馆最引以为豪的是藏有一些稀世宝石。
1
: a statement expressing excessive pride in oneself : the act or an instance of boasting (see boast entry 2) : brag
boasted; boasting; boasts
: to shape (stone) roughly in sculpture and stonecutting as a preliminary to finer work
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun When he says he's the richest man in town, he's not just making an idle boast. We were offended by his boast that he would easily beat us. The museum's proudest boast is its collection of rare gems.
Recent Examples on the Web
Digvensrr, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 The song is essentially a bombastic boast track about how Exuma came to Earth on a lightning bolt to do magic and solve his people’s ills. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2022 Shop dryers from hair-care brands such as T3, Revlon, and Chi — all of which boast features that run the gamut, including infrared heat for safe and speedy drying, and a fan-like attachment for less heat damage. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 July 2022 Of this season’s 62 events, 27 boast artists making their debuts for the society. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2022 Pistachios boast antioxidants alongside the snack-friendly mix of protein, fiber, and fat. Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022 And specialty venues — like Chicken N Pickle, which has six locations across the country, including one in Kansas City — boast food, drinks and pickleball courts for families and friends to play and socialize. NBC News, 19 Apr. 2022 For example, the pysanky in Western Ukraine boast drawings of chicks to represent fertility and deer to represent strength and prosperity. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 14 Apr. 2022 After all, much of hip-hop culture is about the art of the boast. Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 Joe Yogerst, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 That’s even true in France, the birthplace of cinema, which can boast diversity and auteur traditions. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 Republicans who boast ideologies that were once at the fringe of the party are increasingly winning primaries, meaning that representatives like Greene and Boebert may be joined by more fellow ideologues. Grace Segers, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 The Padres wanted to make the 32-year-old part of their deal to bring in superstar Juan Soto, but Hosmer had a no-trade clause and refused to revoke it for the lowly Nationals, who boast a 35-69 record and are last in the NL East. BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 The comments underscore the long-term pressures weighing on Google’s Search business from social media competitors, which also boast user bases reaching into the billions and are increasingly harnessing their search capabilities. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 13 July 2022 The bar will transform into a different space, featuring new installations like the debut concept: 50 shades of rose, which will boast extensive floral arrangements and a blush pink hued bar. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2022 Biden’s orders, which boast the longest word count in the last 60 years, often include press release-style language. Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2022 Through the front doors — which boast double leather horse collars — the home’s entryway features an equine sculpture placed on a piece that Churchill Downs outrider Lee Lockwood once had atop his horse. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 28 Apr. 2022 See More
Noun
The terrace and solarium boast views of the forest and vineyards on the property’s borders, while the heated outdoor swimming pool and loungers will help guests relax after a hard day on the Champagne trail. Digvensrr, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 The song is essentially a bombastic boast track about how Exuma came to Earth on a lightning bolt to do magic and solve his people’s ills. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2022 Shop dryers from hair-care brands such as T3, Revlon, and Chi — all of which boast features that run the gamut, including infrared heat for safe and speedy drying, and a fan-like attachment for less heat damage. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 July 2022 Of this season’s 62 events, 27 boast artists making their debuts for the society. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2022 Pistachios boast antioxidants alongside the snack-friendly mix of protein, fiber, and fat. Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022 And specialty venues — like Chicken N Pickle, which has six locations across the country, including one in Kansas City — boast food, drinks and pickleball courts for families and friends to play and socialize. NBC News, 19 Apr. 2022 For example, the pysanky in Western Ukraine boast drawings of chicks to represent fertility and deer to represent strength and prosperity. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 14 Apr. 2022 After all, much of hip-hop culture is about the art of the boast. Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 Verb
Unlike the nearby Ozarks, which boast manmade ways to sample nature and culture, the Ouachitas are exceedingly untouristy. Joe Yogerst, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 That’s even true in France, the birthplace of cinema, which can boast diversity and auteur traditions. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 Republicans who boast ideologies that were once at the fringe of the party are increasingly winning primaries, meaning that representatives like Greene and Boebert may be joined by more fellow ideologues. Grace Segers, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 The Padres wanted to make the 32-year-old part of their deal to bring in superstar Juan Soto, but Hosmer had a no-trade clause and refused to revoke it for the lowly Nationals, who boast a 35-69 record and are last in the NL East. BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 The comments underscore the long-term pressures weighing on Google’s Search business from social media competitors, which also boast user bases reaching into the billions and are increasingly harnessing their search capabilities. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 13 July 2022 The bar will transform into a different space, featuring new installations like the debut concept: 50 shades of rose, which will boast extensive floral arrangements and a blush pink hued bar. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2022 Biden’s orders, which boast the longest word count in the last 60 years, often include press release-style language. Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2022 Through the front doors — which boast double leather horse collars — the home’s entryway features an equine sculpture placed on a piece that Churchill Downs outrider Lee Lockwood once had atop his horse. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 28 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb (1)
Middle English boost
Verb (2)
origin unknown
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Verb (2)
1823, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of boast was in the 14th century noun
verb¹
verb²
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