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self-described

UK/'selfdɪskr'aɪbd/US/'selfdɪskr'aɪbd/

Definitions

adj.

Described by oneself rather than by others.

自称的;自我描述的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
selfself, own
+
de-down, away, reversal
+
scribwrite, scratch
+
-edpast tense / completed
=self-described

A self-described beginner is a beginner by his or her own written or spoken description.

Root script still carries 46 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.self-described expert自称的专家
  • 2.self-described activist自称的活动人士
  • 3.[self-described guru]自封的导师
  • 4.self-described artist自称的艺术家

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He is a self-described beginner in programming.

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