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单词 self-containment
释义

self-contained

adjective

self-con·​tained ˌself-kən-ˈtānd How to pronounce self-contained (audio)
1
a
: complete in itself : independent
a self-contained machine
a self-contained program of study
b
: built-in
a lectern with a self-contained light fixture
2
a
: showing self-control
b
: formal and reserved in manner
self-containedly
ˌself-kən-ˈtā-nəd-lē How to pronounce self-contained (audio)
-ˈtānd-lē
adverb
self-containedness
ˌself-kən-ˈtā-nəd-nəs How to pronounce self-contained (audio)
-ˈtān(d)-nəs
noun
self-containment
ˌself-kən-ˈtān-mənt How to pronounce self-contained (audio)
noun

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

self-containment

noun

as in restraint
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions a man of extraordinary self-containment, he refused to lose his temper even in the most trying of circumstances

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • restraint
  • composure
  • temperateness
  • temperance
  • willpower
  • self-mastery
  • self-possession
  • determination
  • self-discipline
  • continence
  • will
  • nerve
  • self-command
  • self-restraint
  • self-control
  • confidence
  • discipline
  • assurance
  • self-government
  • moderateness
  • self-abnegation
  • abnegation
  • mastery
  • equanimity
  • moderation
  • eschewal
  • avoidance
  • soberness
  • coolness
  • sobriety
  • abstention
  • self-denial
  • forbearance
  • control
  • poise
  • aplomb
  • abstinence
  • self-confidence
  • discretion
  • command

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • gratification
  • indulgence
  • excessiveness
  • overindulgence
  • intemperance
  • feebleness
  • self-indulgence
  • intemperateness
  • frailty
  • weakness
  • failing
  • shortcoming
  • unrestraint
  • demerit
  • fault
  • foible
  • vice
  • unconstraint
  • unreserve
  • immoderacy
  • indiscipline
  • unreservedness
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