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altruism

🇬🇧 UK/ˈæltruɪzəm/🇺🇸 US/'æltruizm/
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Definitions

n.

Unselfish concern for the well-being of others; putting others' interests before one's own.

利他主义;无私;助人精神

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
altrother, another
+
uconnector
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=altruism

Common Collocations

  • 1.display altruism表现无私
  • 2.driven by altruism由利他主义驱动

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her altruism inspired others to volunteer at the shelter.

  • 2.

    Her altruism motivated her to volunteer at the homeless shelter every weekend.

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