| 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。 |