to brandish
01
挥舞, 摇动
to wave something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or aggressive way
例子
He brandished a knife at them, eyes blazing with fury.
他向他们挥舞着一把刀，眼睛因愤怒而燃烧。
The robber brandished a pistol as he entered the store.
抢劫犯进入商店时挥舞着一把手枪。
02
炫耀, 夸示
to display a trait, skill, or object in a boastful manner
例子
She brandishes her intellect during the debate.
她在辩论中炫耀自己的才智。
He brandished his credentials to silence the critics.
他挥舞着他的证书来让批评者闭嘴。
Brandish
01
挥舞, 威胁性动作
the act of waving something, typically a weapon, in a showy or threatening way
例子
His brandish of the sword silenced the crowd.
他挥舞剑的动作让人群安静了下来。
With a theatrical brandish, she raised the flag.
伴随着戏剧性的挥舞，她举起了旗帜。
