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词汇 portentously
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portentously
adverb uk/pɔːˈten.təs.li/ us/pɔːrˈten.t̬əs.li/
formal disapproving自命不凡地,自大地;装模作样地
in a way that is too serious and trying too hard to be very important
It was a portentously terse reply, after my chatty text. 在我的闲聊文字之后,这是一个故作正经的简洁回复。
They portentously discuss the genius of Greene. 他们装模作样地讨论英国小说家格林的天才。
See: portentous
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  • "Art," she declares portentously, "is whatever you choose to frame."
  • He announced portentously that "a panel of judges will be roving the racecourse" deciding who wins the "Best Hat" award.
  • "Whether you like it or not," she announced portentously, "your father and I have become good friends."
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