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self-respect

UKUS

Definitions

n.

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself.

自尊;自重

Root Breakdown

Native English
selfroot
+
-connector
+
respectroot
=self-respect

self + respect = respect for oneself.

Common Collocations

  • 1.sense of self-respect自尊感
  • 2.maintain self-respect维护自尊
  • 3.loss of self-respect丧失自尊
  • 4.wounded self-respect受损的自尊

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She lost all self-respect during that period.

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