单词 | self-inflating |
释义 | self-inflatingadjective self-in·flat·ing ˌself-in-ˈflā-tiŋ 1 : capable of inflating itself self-inflating life rafts a self-inflating resuscitator 2 : acting or intended to portray oneself as more impressive, successful, or important than one really is : self-aggrandizing a self-inflating blowhard … makes self-inflating claims that are demonstrably untrue. Phil Mushnick Accuracy and credibility are the essence of being a journalist. There is no room for self-inflating stories, falsehoods or even mixed-up memories. The Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon) (online) self-inflation ˌself-in-ˈflā-shən noun … the enduring folly of misplaced ambition, phony posturing, social climbing and self-inflation. Marlise Simons It should include automatic CO2 self-inflation and a manual top-up tube in case the automatic system fails … Chris Beeson |
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