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挥舞, 摇动
to wave something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or aggressive way
- He brandished a knife at them, eyes blazing with fury.
他向他们挥舞着一把刀，眼睛因愤怒而燃烧。
- The robber brandished a pistol as he entered the store.
抢劫犯进入商店时挥舞着一把手枪。
- She brandished a broken bottle in self-defense.
她在自卫中挥舞着一个破瓶子。
- The knight brandished his sword before charging into battle.
骑士在冲锋陷阵前挥舞了他的剑。
- Protesters brandished sticks and shouted slogans.
抗议者们挥舞着棍棒并高呼口号。
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炫耀, 夸示
to display a trait, skill, or object in a boastful manner
- She brandishes her intellect during the debate.
她在辩论中炫耀自己的才智。
- He brandished his credentials to silence the critics.
他挥舞着他的证书来让批评者闭嘴。
- The influencer brandished her luxury handbag in every photo.
这位网红在每张照片中都炫耀她的奢侈品手袋。
- The student brandished his perfect score with smug pride.
这名学生以沾沾自喜的骄傲炫耀了他的完美分数。
- They brandished their success like a trophy.
他们挥舞着自己的成功，就像奖杯一样。