self-pride
英 /ˌsɛlfˈpraɪd/美 /ˌsɛlfˈpraɪd/
n. 名词
自尊;自负;自我尊重
基本释义
self-pride 的核心含义指对自身价值、能力或成就的自豪感,源于 self(自我)与 pride(自豪)的组合。本义为积极的自我尊重,强调对个人品质或行为的正当自豪,如因克服困难而产生的 self-pride。引申义则可能偏向贬义,指过度自负或自我中心,当自豪感膨胀为对他人轻视时,self-pride 便带有“自负”色彩。两者区别取决于语境:褒义强调内在尊严,贬义强调对外优越感。
构词与来源
self-pride 由 self(古英语 self,意为“自己”)与 pride(源自古英语 prȳde,意为“自豪、骄傲”)复合而成,属于现代英语复合词。构词逻辑直白:self 指代自身,pride 表示情感,合起来即“对自我的自豪”。记忆时可拆分为 self + pride,联想“自我+骄傲”,便于理解其双重含义:健康的自尊与过度的自负。
常见语境
self-pride 常见于日常口语和文学作品中,多带褒义,强调个人尊严;在心理学或社会学文本中,用于讨论自尊与自我认同,语气中性;在商务或正式写作中较少使用,若出现则可能暗含批评,指过度自我;新闻报道中偶见,多用于人物特写,描述其自豪感;法律文本几乎不用。总体而言,该词语域中等,褒贬依语境而定。
语法提示
self-pride 是不可数名词,通常不带冠词(如 a self-pride 错误),但可加物主代词(如 his self-pride)。常见句型:主语 + 动词 + self-pride(如 show self-pride);介词搭配:with self-pride(自豪地)、out of self-pride(出于自尊)。易错点:避免与反身代词连用(如 himself self-pride 错误),且注意区分 self-pride 与 pride 的不可数性一致。
同义词区别
self-pride 与 self-respect 都指自我尊重,但 self-respect 更强调内在尊严,褒义更强;self-esteem 为心理学常用词,指自我评价,中性;pride 含义更广,可指自豪或傲慢,需语境判断;arrogance 和 conceit 则纯为贬义,指过度自负。当强调健康自豪时,用 self-pride 或 self-respect;当批评傲慢时,用 arrogance。
常见误区
self-pride 语域中等,既可用于口语也可用于书面。褒贬色彩取决于上下文:描述个人成就时多为褒义,描述态度傲慢时多为贬义。常见误用包括将其视为可数名词(如 a self-pride)或与反身代词冗余连用(如 himself self-pride)。在正式写作中,若需明确褒义,可选用 self-respect;若需明确贬义,可选用 arrogance。
前后词条
搭配用法
- sense of self-pride
- wounded self-pride
- healthy self-pride
- national self-pride
- swallow one's self-pride
- hurt one's self-pride
实用例句
She felt a deep sense of self-pride after completing the marathon.
His self-pride prevented him from admitting his mistake.
The novel explores the protagonist's struggle between self-pride and humility.
In psychological terms, healthy self-pride is essential for mental well-being.
He spoke with self-pride about his team's achievements.