We could call them a stuffed shirt.

我们可以称他们为a stuffed shirt（自命不凡的人，爱摆的人）。

They seldom put on airs, and the offer of a drink is a sure way to their hearts.

他们很少摆，只要一，就一定能把他们的心打动。

There was plenty of bad behavior that went on back then, so just get off your high horse.

当时大家脾气都不好，所以你也别摆了。

The official always has a sense of superiority, as he often assumes an air of superiority before others.

这个当的总有那么一种优越感，老在别人面前摆。

Say that you're condescending and name dropping?

你是说我在摆、炫耀人脉吗？

I think he likes to throw his weight around.

我认为他喜欢摆。

Do the convenience store people kind of pull rank a little bit?

便利店的人是不是有点摆？

Because I can really silence you if you start out intellectualizing me.

为如果你开始对我摆，我能让你哑口无言。

He didn't throw his weight around as the boss's son.

他并未自己是老板的儿而摆。

And I say in a respectful way, Sarah, Please don't feel I'm patronizing you.

我以尊重的态度说，萨拉，请别觉得我在摆。

I don't want to be a pretentious ass.

我不想装模作样，摆。

I'm not taking any sort of 'tone'.

我没跟你摆。

I-I do, I know better than to put on airs.

的确 我不至于蠢到去摆。

The reader will notice if you are putting on airs.

如果作者摆， 读者是会察觉的。

He had to put up the shelves in the living room to display his books.

示例：他不得不在客厅里摆来展示他的书。

You know, well, give me attitude.

你知道吗，给我摆。

The clerk, being a married man, condescended to take an interest in the couple, who appeared to be shopping for their family.

店员是个已婚男，他不摆，对这一对男女产生了兴趣，看来他们是在为他们的家人采购。

Her respect and regard for the 'Laurence' boy increased very much, for he played remarkably well and didn't put on any airs.

她对“劳伦斯家男孩”的敬意和关注大大增加了，为他弹奏得非常之好，并且一点也不摆。

This doesn't mean to put on airs and say " do you know who I am? "

这并不是要摆说“你知道我是谁吗？”

Oh, you weren't putting on airs.

你不是在摆。