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[/ˈvænətɪ; ˋvænətɪ/] n 用法:
1 [U] having too high an opinion of one's looks, abilities, etc; conceit 自负; 虚荣; 虚荣心:
not a trace of vanity in her behaviour 在她的举止中毫无虚荣表现 *
tickle sb's vanity, ie do or say sth that flatters him 迎合某人的虚荣心 *
injured vanity, ie resentment caused by some slight or humiliation 受到伤害的虚荣心. 用法:
2 (fml 文) (a) [U] quality of being unsatisfying or futile; worthlessness 不满意的或无益的境况; 无价值:
the vanity of human achievements 人类成就之徒劳无益.
(b) vanities [pl] vain, worthless thing or act 无意义、 无价值的事物或行为. |