bluster
US /ˈblʌs.tɚ/
UK /ˈblʌs.tɚ/

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虚张声势, 咆哮, 吓唬
loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect
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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。