self-assertion
UK/'selfә'sә:ʃәn/US
GRE
Definitions
n.
The confident, often forceful expression of one's own opinions, needs, or rights
自我主张，自信乃至强势地表达自己的观点、需求或权利
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedself-one's own person or thing
+
assertionroot
=self-assertion
self- (of oneself) + assertion (a forceful statement). Pushing your own views and claims forward instead of staying quiet or deferring to others.
Common Collocations
- 1.bold self-assertion大胆的自我主张
- 2.healthy self-assertion健康的自我主张
- 3.act of self-assertion自我主张的行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her quiet self-assertion in meetings earned her more responsibility.
- 2.
There's a line between healthy self-assertion and aggression.
- 3.
The course teaches self-assertion without sounding rude.