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bombastic

/bɑmˈbæstɪk/

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1 · adjective

using grand language with little substance

夸夸其谈的

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The candidate's bombastic speech offered few concrete plans.
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那位候选人的演讲夸夸其谈，具体方案却寥寥无几。
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