单词 | swagger portrait |
释义 | > as lemmasswagger portrait swagger portrait n. originally U.S. a commissioned portrait of a prominent or wealthy person which ostentatiously emphasizes or aggrandizes his or her importance, power, or status. ΚΠ 1917 N.Y. Times 11 Nov. 70/6 This is what I call a beautiful portrait: not a pretty or a swagger portrait, but an honest, respectful, appreciative man-to-man portrait. 1992 A. Wilton (title) The swagger portrait: grand manner portraiture in Britain from Van Dyck to Augustus John, 1630–1930. < as lemmas |
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