pompous

1. ADJ If you describe someone as pompous, you mean that they behave or speak in a very serious way because they think they are more important than they really are. 愛(ài)擺架子的[表不滿]

He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities. 他有些愛(ài)擺架子，并且高估自己的能力。

2. pompouslyADV 愛(ài)擺架子地

Robin told me firmly and pompously that he had an important business appointment. 羅賓一本正經(jīng)地對(duì)我顯擺說(shuō)他有個(gè)重要的商務(wù)約會(huì)。

3. ADJ A pompous building or ceremony is very grand and elaborate. (建筑物) 氣派的; (儀式) 盛大鋪張的

The service was grand without being pompous. 該儀式盛大而不鋪張。