| 释义 |
●blow your own ˈtrumpet(especially BrE) (NAmE usually blow/toot your own ˈhorn) (informal) to praise your own abilities and achievements 自吹自擂 SYN boast ORIGIN This phrase refers to the custom of announcing important guests by blowing a horn. 这个短语源自吹号宣布贵宾到达的习俗。See also blow |