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strut

Nội động từNgoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: strutsQuá khứ: struttedPhân từ 2: struttedV-ing: struttingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

This word carries a strong sense of performative confidence. It is not just walking, but walking for an audience. There is an inherent feeling of vanity or pride, often bordering on the comical or obnoxious, where the person is physically manifesting their perceived superiority through exaggerated posture. In a technical sense, the term shifts entirely to stability and rigidity. Here, the focus is on resisting pressure and preventing collapse. The transition from a proud walk to a metal beam reflects the shared concept of stiffness and unwavering support, though the emotional tone varies from arrogant to purely functional.

Countable when referring to a physical support beam in a machine. Uncountable when describing the act of walking arrogantly.

Ý nghĩa

Nội động từ

[someone]

To walk with a stiff, arrogant, or conceited gait in order to impress others.

"He began to strut around the room after winning the award."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To walk in a proud or arrogant manner.

"She strutted her way across the stage."

Danh từ

[something]

"The aircraft wing is reinforced by a strong metal strut."

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