What does boast mean?

To speak too proudly about your achievements or possessions. To have a feature that deserves admiration. A statement expressing excessive pride in something about yourself.

boast

/bəʊst/ · /boʊst/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3855 in the learning path

吹嘘；自夸

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Definitions

v. To speak too proudly about your achievements or possessions.

吹嘘；自夸

v. To have a feature that deserves admiration.

拥有值得自豪的事物

n. A statement expressing excessive pride in something about yourself.

自夸的话；夸口

Example

He always boasts about how fast he can run.

他总是吹嘘自己跑得有多快。

The city boasts an extensive public transport network, making it an attractive destination for sustainable tourism.

这座城市拥有完善的公共交通网络，使其成为颇具吸引力的可持续旅游目的地。

Collocations

boast about achievements
boast that
an empty boast

Word family

boastful (adj.)
boastfully (adv.)
boastfulness (n.)

Synonyms

brag

Usage tip

自夸用boast about；表示拥有时直接接宾语。

FAQ

What does boast mean?: To speak too proudly about your achievements or possessions. To have a feature that deserves admiration. A statement expressing excessive pride in something about yourself.
How is boast pronounced?: UK /bəʊst/, US /boʊst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.