vaunt

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This was not a mere empty vaunt, but a deliberate avowal of his real sentiments.
这倒不是一个空洞的吹牛，而是他真实感情的供状。
The problem is that to vaunt modernisation, which implies that technological successes will make Russia a great world power again, is to set the wrong priority.
问题是吹嘘那种所谓技术进步可以让俄罗斯重新成为世界强国的所谓“现代化”，是在设定错误的优先目标。
And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.
耶和华对基甸说，跟随你的人过多，我不能将米甸人交在他们手中，免得以色列人向我夸大，说，是我们自己的手救了我们。

The problem is that to vaunt modernisation, which implies that technological successes will make Russia a great world power again, is to set the wrong priority.
ECONOMIST: Modernising Russia

to speak proudly about or praise something, especially in a way that is more than acceptable or reasonable