ostentation
UK/.ɒsten'teiʃәn/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
n.
A showy, pretentious display of wealth, knowledge, or ability intended to impress others.
炫耀，卖弄，虚张声势
Root Breakdown
Native Englishostentationother
=ostentation
Common Collocations
- 1.display ostentation炫耀
- 2.ostentation wealth炫富
- 3.without ostentation不炫耀地
Example Sentences
- 1.
His wealth was displayed with such ostentation that it made others uncomfortable.