词组 | selfish |
释义 | selfish /ˈselfɪʃ/ adjective caring only about yourself and not about other peopleadverbstotally/extremely selfish Some people are totally selfish and don’t really think about anyone else.purely selfish Making money and owning things are purely selfish activities.nounsselfish reasons/motives He went there for selfish reasons.THESAURUS: selfish egocentric also self-centred BrE self-centered AmE believing that what you do and think is the most important thing, and not paying attention to what anyone else thinks or does – used when describing someone’s personality: Teenagers can be highly egocentric, and sometimes find it difficult to see another person’s point of view. | Children start off as self-centred little beings and they do not naturally think of the other person. egotistical believing that you are better or more important than other people: Like many famous writers I’ve met, he was arrogant and egotistical. | He’s just another young player who has gone out of control in the increasingly egotistical world of professional sports. self-serving only thinking of getting advantages for yourself: The country is being ruined by self-serving politicians. think of nobody but yourself also only think about yourself to only think of what you want to do, and not consider what other people want – often used when criticizing someone who does this: The trouble with Alan is that he thinks of nobody but himself. It’s always me me me! informal used when criticizing someone for being selfish: It’s always me, me, me with you and I have had enough. I don’t need this – you’re welcome to yourself, my dear. |
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