toot one's own horn 自吹自擂
范例短文:
Michael's last novel was a best seller. He has no need to toot his own horn about his literary accomplishments. His readers and critics alike will now become aware of his talent. He won't have to boast about his skill and success as a writer.
迈克尔的最后一部小说成为一本畅销书。他对自己的文学成就无需自吹自擂。他的读者以及批评家们现在已经意识到他的才智。他不必吹嘘作家的技巧和成功。