self-respecting
UK/'selfri'spektiŋ/US/selfris'pektiŋ/
释义
adj.
Having self-respect (often used in negative or rhetorical contexts).
有自尊的(常用于否定或反讽)
词根拆分
原生英语self-respectroot
+
-ing进行中 / ...的行为
=self-respecting
self-respect + -ing = 有自尊的。
常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
No self-respecting chef would serve that dish.
任何有自尊的厨师都不会上那道菜。