鼓励或赞扬… show pride in the ability or action of; encourage or praise sb or oneself
pat sb/oneself on the back
When he won the first place in the high jump, everyone patted him on the back and congratulated him.
他获得跳高第一名时,大家向他表示赞扬和祝贺。
All the members of the team gathered round him, patting him on the back.
所有队员都围在他的四周对他表示称赞。
Her performance wasn't so wonderful— I don't know why she has to pat herself on the back.
她的演出并不十分完美——我不懂她为何沾沾自喜。