Everyday English 5.15

1. show sb up 使尴尬

His son showed him up by shouting loudly for the toys in the shopping mall.

2. crow 夸口，夸耀

He crowed about his son’s success in his career to all the relatives during the festival.

3. ramp up 加速，提高，增产

The company ramped up their production to meet the customers’ needs.

4. extravagant 奢华的

Some movie stars live a extravagant life in the sake of their extra-high salary.