trumpet是什么意思

词组

trumpet

释义

trumpet

/ˈtrʌmpɪt/

●blow your own ˈtrumpet

(especially BrE)

(NAmE usually blow/toot your own ˈhorn)

(informal)

talk proudly about your own achievements, abilities, etc.; praise yourself 自吹自擂；自夸

◆I don’t like to blow my own trumpet, but the office was much better run when I was in charge.我不喜欢自吹自擂，可是我负责的时候把办公室管理得高效得多。

ORIGIN This phrase refers to the custom of announcing important guests by blowing a loud musical instrument. 这个短语原指重要客人到来时需吹号宣告的习俗。

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