grandstanding
UK/'ɡrænstændɪŋ/US/ˈgrænstændɪŋ/
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Definitions
n.
Showy behaviour or speech meant to attract attention and impress onlookers.
哗众取宠；故意作秀
Root Breakdown
Native EnglishFrom grandstand — the big 'grand stand' where spectators sit at a stadium. To grandstand is to play to that crowd, performing for the watchers rather than for real purpose. Grandstanding is that attention-seeking behaviour.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The senator's speech was pure grandstanding before the cameras.
- 2.
Stop grandstanding and tell us what you actually think.