bluster
US /ˈblʌs.tɚ/
UK /ˈblʌs.tɚ/

动词
1.
虚张声势, 咆哮, 吓唬
talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect
示例:
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He would often bluster about his achievements, but no one really listened.
他经常虚张声势地谈论自己的成就,但没人真正听进去。
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The politician continued to bluster, ignoring the questions from reporters.
这位政治家继续虚张声势,无视记者的提问。
名词
1.
虚张声势, 咆哮, 吓唬
loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect
示例:
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His usual bluster failed to intimidate anyone this time.
他惯常的虚张声势这次没能吓倒任何人。
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Despite all his bluster, he was actually quite nervous.
尽管他虚张声势,但他实际上相当紧张。
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