self-evident
UK/'self'evidənt/US/'self'evidәnt/
Definitions
adj.
Obviously true on its own, needing no proof or explanation
不言而喻的，不证自明的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedself + evident (e- 'out' + vid 'see' = 'seen clearly'). Something self-evident shows its truth by itself — you see it plainly without needing anyone to prove it. Famous in 'We hold these truths to be self-evident.'
Root vis still carries 107 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.self-evident truth不言而喻的真理
- 2.seem self-evident显得不证自明
- 3.self-evident fact显而易见的事实
Example Sentences
- 1.
It seemed self-evident that everyone deserved a fair trial.
- 2.
The answer was self-evident once she explained the setup.
- 3.
Don't treat your assumptions as self-evident.