self-satisfied
UK/'self'sætisfaid/US/'self'sætisfaid/
Definitions
adj.
Too pleased with oneself; smug.
自满的，自鸣得意的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedself-self, own
+
satisfiedenough, full, satisfied
=self-satisfied
self- + satisfied = satisfied with oneself, but with a negative twist: smug, complacent. Unlike plain satisfied, it is almost always disapproving. See satisfied.
Common Collocations
- 1.self-satisfied smile自鸣得意的微笑
- 2.self-satisfied attitude自满的态度
- 3.[self-satisfied tone]自以为是的语气
- 4.look self-satisfied显得沾沾自喜
Example Sentences
- 1.
He gave a self-satisfied smile after winning.