put on the dog
US /pʊt ɑn ðə dɔɡ/
UK /pʊt ɒn ðə dɒɡ/
成语
炫耀, 摆阔
to make a show of wealth, importance, or superiority; to behave ostentatiously
示例:
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Whenever her rich aunt visits, she likes to put on the dog by wearing all her expensive jewelry.
每当她富有的姑妈来访时，她都喜欢戴上所有昂贵的珠宝来炫耀。
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He always tries to put on the dog when he's around new people, but it's clear he's not as wealthy as he pretends.
他在新朋友面前总是试图炫耀，但很明显他并没有他假装的那么富有。