耀武扬威
yào​wǔ​yáng​wēi

brandish power

  • created sense approved 耀武扬威/耀武揚威 · yào​wǔ​yáng​wēi · brandish power

    耀武扬威 / 耀武揚威

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    brandish power

    to show off one's military strength or display power to intimidate others

    侵略者的军舰在海面上耀武扬威。

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 耀武扬威/耀武揚威 · yào​wǔ​yáng​wēi · swagger

    耀武扬威 / 耀武揚威

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    swagger

    to strut around in an arrogant or boastful manner; to bluff or bluster

    他仗着父亲的权势，在公司里耀武扬威。

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    created sense