the opportunity to speak proudly because you have done something impressive

This news gives the President bragging rights that student achievement is starting to go up. 这条消息让校长顿时有了夸耀学生成绩上升的资本。

On his new record, the rapper demonstrates why he has earned bragging rights as one of hip-hop's premier lyricists. 这位嘻哈歌手的新唱片展示了他为什么可以赢得嘻哈歌曲首席作词人的美誉。