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unselfish

UK //ʌnˈselfɪʃ//US //ʌnˈselfɪʃ//

词源

由前缀 un-(表否定) + selfish(自私的)构成,最早见于17世纪。

adjective

❶ 形容人不自私,愿意为他人着想或付出,优先考虑别人的需求和利益。

“She is known for her unselfish dedication to helping the poor.”

(她以无私致力于帮助穷人而闻名。)

“His unselfish act of donating his entire bonus to charity inspired many.”

(他将全部奖金捐给慈善机构的无私行为激励了许多人。)

同义词:selfless, altruistic, generous

常见短语

unselfish love — 指不求回报、完全为对方着想的爱,常见于描述亲情或深厚感情。

“A mother's unselfish love puts her child's needs above her own.”

(母亲无私的爱会把孩子的需求置于自己之上。)