strut
/strʌt; strʌt/ n
rod or bar placed in a framework to strengthen and brace it （框架的）支杆, 支柱, 支撑物.
strut / strʌt; strʌt/ v (-tt-) [I, Ipr, Ip]
(often derog 常作贬义) walk in an upright, proud way 趾高气扬地走; 高视阔步
strutting peacocks 大摇大摆的孔雀
She strutted past us, ignoring our greeting. 她神气活现地从我们跟前走过, 我们打招呼她都不理. strut, n (usu sing 通常作单数) such a way of walking 趾高气扬的步态; 高视阔步的样子.