新视野大学英语朗读 第1册 Unit 6:Language Point 68
日期:2012-07-19 10:24

(单词翻译:单击)

I'm not ashamed of it, but I don't go around boasting about it either. (Para. 11)
Meaning: Although I don't feel embarrassed or shame about my job, I don't go around telling people that I'm very proud of it.
be ashamed of: feel embarrassed or shame about
I feel ashamed of myself for making such a silly mistake. 犯了这样的低级错误,我感到惭愧。
People should feel ashamed of polluting their environment. 人们应该为污染环境而感到内疚。
boast about (also boast of): speak too proudly of
It's disgusting to hear him boasting about his new car. 听他吹嘘他的新车真让人恶心。

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重点单词
  • environmentn. 环境,外界
  • embarrassedadj. 尴尬的,局促不安的,拮据的
  • boastv. 吹牛,自夸,说大话 n. 自吹自擂,自夸