bluster

🇺🇸 /ˈblʌstər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈblʌstə(r)/
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verb
R

to speak loudly and with a threatening manner, but without real force

The boss blustered at the employees, but no one took him seriously.

老板对员工大声斥责,但没人把他当回事。

R

to blow with a loud, harsh sound

The wind blustered through the trees, making a loud noise.

风在树木间呼啸,发出很大的声响。

noun
R

loud, aggressive talk without real force or effect

His threats were just bluster; he didn't really mean to hurt anyone.

他的威胁只不过是虚张声势,他并不是真的想伤害任何人。

translation

v. 大声威吓, 呼啸
n. 虚张声势

词形变化

3rd Present blusters
Progressive blustering
Past blustered
Plural blusters
Perfect blustered