那个自以为是的人总喜欢在会议上高谈阔论,其实他根本不懂细节。

The know-it-all always pontificates at meetings, though he doesn't understand the details.

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The know-it-all always pontificates at meetings, though he doesn't understand the details.

pontificates 是动词 pontificate 的第三人称单数形式。pontificate 源自拉丁语 pontifex(大祭司),原指"以大祭司的身份说话",后来引申为"自以为是地发表意见"或"武断地高谈阔论",常带有贬义,暗指说话者自视过高、装腔作势。

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