
pride
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。)
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。)
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。)