pompous /ˈpɒmpəs/ TEM8

• 1. 

  ADJ If you describe someone as pompous, you mean that they behave or speak in a very serious way because they think they are more important than they really are. 爱摆架子的 [表不满]

  例：

  He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities.

  他有些爱摆架子，并且高估自己的能力。

• 2. 

  pompously ADV 爱摆架子地

  例：

  Robin told me firmly and pompously that he had an important business appointment.

  罗宾一本正经地对我显摆说他有个重要的商务约会。

• 3. 

  ADJ A pompous building or ceremony is very grand and elaborate. (建筑物) 气派的; (仪式) 盛大铺张的

  例：

  The service was grand without being pompous.

  该仪式盛大而不铺张。