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单词 dignity
释义 dignity
dignity /ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti/ aep /-ə.t̬i/ noun [U]
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C2 calm, serious, and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you:
» He is a man of dignity and calm determination.» She has a quiet dignity about her.» I think everyone should be able to die with dignity.Thesaurus+: ↑Calm and relaxedThesaurus+: ↑Self-control and moderation
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F0 the importance and value that a person has, that makes other people respect them or makes them respect themselves:
» How could you wear something so indecent? Have you no dignity?» In hospital, she felt stripped of all her dignity.» He longs for a society in which the dignity of all people is recognized.Thesaurus+: ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Showing arrogance and conceit
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Extra Examples:» He regarded the comments as an affront to his dignity.» She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.» I accepted his decision that he wished to die with dignity.» He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance.» He felt what he was being asked to do took away his dignity and self-respect.
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