peacock
US /ˈpiː.kɑːk/
UK /ˈpiː.kɑːk/
名词
1.
孔雀
a large male bird of the pheasant family, native to India and Sri Lanka, having a fan-like crest and a magnificent tail with iridescent eyespots, which it can spread erect like a fan.
示例:
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The male peacock displayed its beautiful tail feathers.
雄孔雀展示了它美丽的尾羽。
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A group of peacocks roamed freely in the garden.
一群孔雀在花园里自由漫步。
2.
爱炫耀的人, 自负的人
a vain or ostentatious person
示例:
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He struts around like a peacock, showing off his new suit.
他像只孔雀一样昂首阔步，炫耀着他的新西装。
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She's a real peacock when it comes to fashion.
她在时尚方面真是个孔雀。
动词
1.
炫耀, 卖弄
to behave in an ostentatious or vain manner; to show off
示例:
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He tends to peacock around when he's trying to impress someone.
他试图给别人留下深刻印象时，往往会炫耀。
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Don't just peacock around; actually contribute to the project.
不要只顾着炫耀；要真正为项目做出贡献。
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