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单词 self-inflating
释义

self-inflating

adjective

self-in·​flat·​ing ˌself-in-ˈflā-tiŋ How to pronounce self-inflating (audio)
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 How to pronounce self-inflating (audio)
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

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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