bravado

n.

虚张声势；故作勇敢；冒险；

复数：bravadosbravadoes

1. His bravado cost him the job.
   他的这种张狂气势令他丢了工作机会。
2. Their behaviour was just sheer bravado.
   他们的行为完全是虚张声势。
3. He needs no bravado to mesmerize spectators.
   他不需要虚张声势给观众催眠。

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