Mr. Amis’s talent was undeniable: He was the most dazzling stylist in postwar British fiction. So were his swagger and Byronic good looks. He had well-chronicled involvements with some of the most watched young women of his era. He wore, according to media reports, velvet jackets, Cuban-heel boots, bespoke shirts. He stared balefully into paparazzi lenses.
When it comes to covid, the economy and the war in Ukaine, Xi Jinping is exhibiting poor judgment. China's response to each has a common root: swagger and hubris in public, an obsession with control in private, and dubious results. Our latest cover story https://econ.st/3KJOggf
在談到新冠病毒、經濟和烏克蘭的戰爭時，習近平的判斷力很差。 中國對每一個問題的反應都有共同的源頭：公共場合的狂妄自大，私下對控制的痴迷，結果都令人懷疑
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The once-swaggering prime minister has lost every key vote of his young premiership.
After losing some of its braggadocio in recent years, ExxonMobil is rediscovering its swagger
Once the Proms have finished, the chaplet is taken from Wood’s bust to St Sepulchre’s Church and a service is held in his memory.
In America they’re swaggering, in India they’re chaotic, in Britain they’re understated and ruthless. The Economist’s 1843 magazineexamines how a nation’s character is reflected in its motorcades
The actor and model Gal Gadot, who will star in the upcoming Wonder Woman movie, was photographed at the set earlier.
The London landmark was festooned with union jacks, while actors in period costume and antique cars could be seen.
Roads around the square were closed off during the filming, with buses diverted, Transport for London said.
Image copyrightAlistair MacleodImage captionSoldiers carrying Union Jack flags were amassed by Nelson's Column
Once the Proms have finished, the chaplet is taken from Wood’s bust to St Sepulchre’s Church and a service is held in his memory.
In America they’re swaggering, in India they’re chaotic, in Britain they’re understated and ruthless. The Economist’s 1843 magazineexamines how a nation’s character is reflected in its motorcades
The actor and model Gal Gadot, who will star in the upcoming Wonder Woman movie, was photographed at the set earlier.
HONG KONG -- When Richard Eng isn't teaching English grammar to high-school students, he might be cruising around Hong Kong in his Lamborghini Murciélago. Or in Paris, on one of his seasonal shopping sprees. Or relaxing in his private, custom-installed karaoke room festooned with giant Louis Vuitton logos.
The actors who didn't win the Oscar won't go home empty-handed.
The actors who didn't win the Oscar won't go home empty-handed.
Management Carousel Continues in Soccer
By JOHN F. BURNS
A revolving door has prevailed in Britain’s Premier League, where 195
head coaches have been fired or forced to resign since 1992 and 5 of 20
are gone this season.
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Saint Laurent Finally Regains Its Swagger
Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Gaimbattista Valli and Sonia Rykiel showed collections this week in Paris. Above, the Chanel carousel erected in the middle of the Grand Palais.
However, robbers will be unhappy to hear that not even the most heavily disguised criminal can be 100 percent sure of getting away with their swag. An alleged German robber has been identified and caught -- not because her face was caught on camera or a distinctive t-shirt she was wearing had been seen again, but because an eagle-eyed witness recognized her large behind.
And she got lots more applause when she said that Club Nintendo — a customer loyalty program in Japan that rewards Nintendo fans with exclusive games and swag when they register products — will come to America for Christmas.
Google brings a little swagger to Sun Valley
chaplet
ˈtʃaplɪt/
noun
- 1.a garland or circlet for a person's head.
- 2.a string of 55 beads (one third of the rosary number) for counting prayers, or as a necklace.
festoon
fɛˈstuːn/
noun
- 2.a Eurasian butterfly or moth patterned with dark arcs on a lighter background:
verb
- 1.adorn (a place) with chains, garlands, or other decorations."the staffroom was festooned with balloons and streamers"
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By Joe Flint Reporting from Sun Valley, Idaho -- Continuing a recent tradition, Google Inc. Chief Executive Eric Schmidt held court with the press Thursday ...
swag (STEAL)
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED SLANG
stolen goods:
The cartoon showed a picture of a robber carrying a bag with 'swag' written on it.
swag (POSSESSIONS)
noun [U] AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH OLD-FASHIONED
possessions wrapped in a cloth and carried by a person who does not have a home or a job, but walks around from place to place
n.
- An ornamental drapery or curtain draped in a curve between two points.
- An ornamental festoon of flowers or fruit.
- A carving or plaster molding of such an ornament.
- Promotional items, especially when given for free, considered as a group.
Products given away free, typically for promotional purposes:check out the fun bag of swag we gave our guests!
- Chiefly British. To lurch or sway.
- Australian. To travel about with a pack or swag.
[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]
swag
━━ n. 〔俗〕 盗品, 略奪品, 不正利得; 〔豪〕 （森林旅行者の）携帯品包み; 花づな （festoon）.
swag・man 〔豪〕 （包みを持ち歩く）浮浪者.
swag・man 〔豪〕 （包みを持ち歩く）浮浪者.swagger
━━ vt. おどして…させる.
━━ n. 威張った歩き方［態度］.
━━ a. 〔話〕 しゃれた, スマートな.
After losing some of its braggadocio in recent years, ExxonMobil is rediscovering its swagger
swag・ger・ing・ly ━━ ad. ふんぞり返って. swagger stick [cane] （軍人などの）短いステッキ.verb [I]
to walk, especially with a swinging movement, in a way that shows that you are very confident and think that you are important, or to act in that way:
They swaggered into the room.
A group of young men swaggered about outside the bar.
His swaggering self-confidence irritates many people.
swagger
noun [S or U]
He walked out of the room with a self-confident swagger.
Underneath all his swagger (= way of acting that shows he is very confident and thinks that he is important), he's actually quite nervous.
swaggerer
noun [C]
swaggeringly
adverb
carousel
Syllabification: (car·ou·sel)
Pronunciation: /ˌkarəˈsel, ˈkarəˌsel/
(also carrousel)
Translate carousel | into French | into Italian | into Spanish noun
Origin:
mid 17th century: from French carrousel, from Italian carosello
car・ou・sel
, 
━━ n. 〔米〕 ＝carrousel; 円形の回転トレイ.Jackの意味 - 小学館 プログレッシブ英和中辞典
Jack
音節Jack
発音dʒǽk
[名]ジャック（◇男子の名；Jacob，John の愛称）
jack1
音節jack
発音dʒǽk
大学入試レベル
[名]1C〔J-〕((略式))男，やつ；〔呼びかけ〕((主に米))君
Jack and Jill
（若い）男と女
1aC〔複合語で〕労働者；((米略式))＝lumberjack
1bC〔しばしばJ-〕召し使い；付き添い；((英略式))警官，刑事；〔J-〕水兵，船員；《海事》（船の）国籍旗；檣頭しょうとう横材（jack cross）
1cC《トランプ》ジャック（knave）；（時計の）ジャック（clock jack）（◇ベルを打つハンマーを持った人形）；動物の雄；（特に）ロバの雄
2Cジャッキ，起重機
2aC焼きぐし回転装置；＝bootjack；((米))＝jacklight
3C＝jackstone 2
3aC（ローンボウリングの）ジャック（◇標的を示す小さな白球）
3bU((米略式・やや古))金，銭
4C《電気》ジャック（jack socket）；プラグ（jack plug）
5〔複合語で〕（同種の小型の生物名に用いて）コ…，小…（◆jacksnipe など）；＝jack rabbit；＝jackfish
6U((米))アップルブランデー（applejack），（一般に）ブランデー；ジャックチーズ
jack1の慣用句・イディオムevery man jack [Jack]((略式・やや古))どいつもこいつも（◆everyone の強調）I'm all right, Jack.((英略式))おれは満足だ，他人のことなど知るもんかJack of all trades (and master of none).((諺))何でも屋は中途半端，多芸は無芸jack (shit)〔通例否定文で〕((米略式))ちっとも…（ない）Jack the Lad((英略式))自信満々の若者Jack the Ripper切り裂きジャック（◇１８８８年ロンドンの売春婦連続殺害事件の犯人につけられたあだ名）
━━[動]1他…をジャッキで持ち上げる（up）
2他自((米))（猟鳥獣・魚を）携帯用照明で誘い集める
jack1の慣用句・イディオムjack around1 自むだに過ごす，ぶらぶらする2 〔jack A around〕((米略式))Ａ（人）に時間を浪費させるjack in他((英略式))〈仕事などを〉やめる，投げ出すjack in [into]自＋((略式))《コンピュ》〈インターネット・システムなどに〉接続するjack up1 他…をジャッキで持ち上げる（⇒動1）2 他((略式))〈価格を〉つり上げる，〈数値を〉大きく上げる3 他〔受身形で〕((米俗))〈人を〉ハイにする，酔わせる；自((英俗))麻薬を打つ語源［原義は「ジョンの仲間」→「道具」］
jack2
音節jack
発音dʒǽk
[動]他((米略式))…を不法に取る，盗む語源［hijack から］
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