self-interest

[ˈselfˈɪntrɪst, -ˈɪntərɪst] [ˈsɛlfˈɪntrɪst, -ˈɪntərɪst]
  • 形容词:self-interested;
  • 相关单词 selfinterest
    例句
    同义词
    • self-interest的同义词之:
      egoism
    英语四级真题
    • As the world's food security falls to pieces, individual countries acting in their own self-interest are actually worsening the troubles of many.
      2016年6月四级真题(第一套)阅读 Section B
    柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
    • N-UNCOUNT
      自私自利;利己主义
      If you accuse someone of self-interest, you disapprove of them because they always want to do what is best for themselves rather than for anyone else.
      例句
      Their current protests are motivated purely by self-interest. 他们当前的抗议完全是受一己之利驱使的。
    英汉词典释义
    • n.
      利己主义;私利
      Directors may be tempted to act in their own self-interest. 董事们可能会受诱惑为谋求自身利益行事。 He helped us out of charity, not self-interest. 他为了仁爱,不是自身利益而帮助我们。
    英英词典释义
    • Noun
      1. taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
      2. attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)