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pride

UK /praɪd/US /praɪd/

词源

源自古英语prȳde,与中古荷兰语prūt(傲慢)同源,最终可能源自原始日耳曼语*prūdiz(骄傲的)。

noun

❶ 因自己或他人成就而产生的满足感或自尊心,常带有积极意义,但过度时可能变为傲慢。

“She felt great pride when her son graduated from university.”

(儿子大学毕业时,她感到非常自豪。)

“His pride prevented him from asking for help.”

(他的自尊心使他难以开口求助。)

❶ 指一群狮子,是动物学术语中狮群的特定称呼。

“We saw a pride of lions resting under the acacia tree.”

(我们看到一群狮子在金合欢树下休息。)

“The documentary followed a pride hunting in the savanna.”

(纪录片跟踪拍摄了草原上一个狮群的狩猎过程。)

同义词:self-esteem, dignity, arrogance, vanity

verb

❶ 以某事为荣或感到自豪,常接反身代词,后跟介词on/about。

“He prides himself on his punctuality.”

(他以守时为荣。)

“The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos.”

(这所学校以其包容精神为傲。)

同义词:boast, flatter oneself

常见短语

take pride in — 对某事感到特别满意或引以为豪,强调投入和重视的态度。

“The chef takes pride in using locally sourced ingredients.”

(厨师以使用本地食材为荣。)

pride and joy — 指某人最珍视或引以为傲的人或事物,带有强烈情感色彩。

“His vintage car is his pride and joy.”

(他的古董车是他的心头至爱。)

swallow one's pride — 放下自尊做不愿做的事,通常指勉强承认错误或请求帮助。

“He had to swallow his pride and ask for a loan.”

(他不得不放下自尊开口借钱。)