self-respecting
UK/'selfri'spektiŋ/US/selfris'pektiŋ/
Definitions
adj.
Having self-respect (often used in negative or rhetorical contexts).
有自尊的（常用于否定或反讽）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishself-respectroot
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=self-respecting
self-respect + -ing = having self-respect.
Common Collocations
- 1.no self-respecting person没有自尊心的人（反讽用法）
- 2.every self-respecting professional每一位自重的专业人士
- 3.[self-respecting individual]有自尊心的人
Example Sentences
- 1.
No self-respecting chef would serve that dish.