摆阔 meaning in Chinese
parade one's wealth; be ostentatious and extravagant
Examples
- But he liked to impress his fellow workers .
他可是喜欢在同事面前摆阔气。 - The victory meeting should be one without any splurge .
庆功会应该开成一个毫不炫耀摆阔的会。 - A fine lady in a country parsonage was quite out of place .
在乡下教区牧师住所摆阔太太的架子，实在不相宜。 - After he failed in business, his family had great difficulty keeping up an appearance .
他经商失败以后，他一家人想摆阔便感力不从心了。 - Their daughter was ostentatious on her wedding reception
他们的女儿在办婚事时摆阔。