Dear Word Detective: What's the origin of the word "bombast"? -- Uptiteallnite, via the internet.
侦探先生,您能否告诉我单词bombast的由来?
These people are complainers, disgruntled ones who live by their desires; their mouths utter bombast as they fawn over people to gain advantage.
这些人好出怨言,不满命运;按照自己的私欲行事,他们好说大话,为了利益而奉承他人。
Edison's bombast strains Pandora's marriage and disturbs the balance of her life, especially after she hatches a dramatic plan to slim him down in order to save him.
爱迪生的夸夸其谈使潘多拉的婚姻关系变得紧张,扰乱了她平静的生活,尤其是为了挽救哥哥,潘多拉想出了一个戏剧性的方案来帮他减肥,这之后一切更是乱了套。
But it is clear that Mr. Wang, who spoke to the New York Times with the assistance of an interpreter, has gotten the message that a bit less bombast might help smooth Wanda's forward march.
不过,在一位翻译的帮助下与时报记者交谈的王健林显然已经意识到,少一点儿夸夸其谈或许可以让万达在前进的道路上走得更加顺畅。
But it is clear that Mr. Wang, who spoke to the New York Times with the assistance of an interpreter, has gotten the message that a bit less bombast might help smooth Wanda's forward march.
不过,在一位翻译的帮助下与时报记者交谈的王健林显然已经意识到,少一点儿夸夸其谈或许可以让万达在前进的道路上走得更加顺畅。
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