also show-boat, 1838, "river boat on which theatrical performances are given," from show (n.) + boat (n.). The verb meaning "to show off" is attested from 1951.
双语例句
1. The showboat paddled slowly toward the shore.
演艺船荡桨缓缓地向岸边前进.
来自辞典例句
2. That newscaster is a showboat, she wants to be on camera all the time.
那新闻播报员是一个爱现的人, 她随时想上镜头.
来自辞典例句
3. The professor has a tendency to showboat beafore his classes.
这位教授喜欢向学生卖弄学问.
来自互联网
4. My friends love to showboat around the lake on their water - skis.
