strut

1. V-I Someone who struts walks in a proud way, with their head held high and their chest out, as if they are very important. 趾高气扬地走[表不满]

He struts around town like he owns the place. 他在城里趾高气扬地走着，好像他拥有着这地方似的。

2. N-COUNT A strut is a piece of wood or metal which holds the weight of other pieces in a building or other structure. (建筑物的) 支柱

...the struts of a suspension bridge. …一座悬索桥的支柱。