boast

自慢する

自分の能力、成果、持ち物について得意になって話す。

やさしい英語で： To talk too proudly about your abilities, achievements, or possessions.

• He likes to boast about his money.
• She boasted that she had won every match.
• Why are you always boasting about your grades?

使い方： boast about/of something (He boasted about his expensive car.); boast that… (She boasted that she could beat anyone at chess.)

類義語： brag

よく使う表現： boast about something, boast of something, boast that

誇る、備える

誇れるほど優れたものや特徴を備えている。

やさしい英語で： To have something especially good that is worth being proud of.

• The hotel boasts a large pool.
• Our town boasts three excellent restaurants.
• The apartment boasts stunning views of the bay.

使い方： boast something (The museum boasts a fine collection of paintings.)

類義語： have, possess

反対語： lack

よく使う表現： boast a pool, boast excellent facilities, boast stunning views

自慢、大言壮語

自分の能力、成果、持ち物を、しばしば大げさに誇る言葉。

やさしい英語で： A statement that proudly praises your own abilities, achievements, or possessions, often too much.

• His boast annoyed everyone.
• She dismissed his claims as empty boasts.
• That was no idle boast: he really could swim ten miles.

類義語： brag

よく使う表現： empty boast, idle boast, make a boast

誇り、自慢の種

成果や特技など、人に誇らしく話せるもの。

やさしい英語で： Something you proudly tell others about, such as an achievement or special ability.

• The town’s chief boast is its ancient bridge.
• Her greatest boast was never missing a day of work.
• It was his proud boast that he knew every street.

類義語： pride, claim to fame

よく使う表現： chief boast, greatest boast, someone’s proud boast