ostentatiously

IPA/ˌɒstenˈteɪʃəsli/
KK[ˌɑstəntˈeʃəsli]IPA/ˌɑːstenˈteɪʃəsli/

ostentatiously — 副詞

1. in a deliberately obvious or showy manner, done specifically to draw attention t

1.副詞B2
釋義

炫耀地

故意以誇張方式吸引注意，尤指炫富

in a deliberately obvious or showy manner, done specifically to draw attention to how rich, important, or impressive you are — for example, driving an expensive car through a poor area, or wearing lots of jewellery to a casual gathering

例句

Stephanie drove her new sports car ostentatiously through the narrow streets, hoping neighbours would notice.

Stephanie 故意炫耀地開著她的新跑車穿過狹窄的街道，希望鄰居們能注意到。

ostentatiously after a verb of motion

Chidi ostentatiously laid out his collection of gold watches for the dinner guests to admire.

Chidi 炫耀地將他的金錶收藏擺在餐桌上，讓來賓們欣賞。

常見搭配
  • display ostentatiously
  • dress ostentatiously
  • arrive ostentatiously
  • behave ostentatiously
  • live ostentatiously
同義詞
  • showily

    more neutral — can describe any attention-grabbing display without the strong negative judgement about wealth

  • flashily

    more informal — suggests something is bright, colourful, or gaudy rather than specifically wealth-focused

  • pretentiously

    focuses on claiming greater importance or sophistication than is deserved, rather than wealth alone

反義詞
  • modestly

    the opposite attitude — behaving in a way that does not draw attention to oneself

  • discreetly

    acting carefully to avoid being noticed or drawing any attention at all

文法句型

[verb] ostentatiously

ostentatiously [adjective]

[clause], ostentatiously

用法筆記

Carries a critical or disapproving tone — it suggests the person is trying too hard to impress others with wealth or status. The subject is typically a person who wants to be admired, and the action involves money, possessions, or luxury items. Not used for kind, helpful, or skill-based actions.

常見錯誤

She ostentatiously helped the old woman cross the road.
She ostentatiously showed off her new diamond ring.
'ostentatiously' always implies showing off wealth or status; it does not describe generous or helpful behaviour.

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常用片語

  • [verb] ostentatiously
  • behave ostentatiously
  • live ostentatiously
  • dress ostentatiously