| 单词 | proud |
| 释义 | proud proud /praʊd/ adjective, adverb MAINLY UK SPECIALIZED ► F0 sticking out from the surrounding area: » Sand the surface with abrasive paper until no flakes of paint stand proud of the surface.Thesaurus+: ↑Protruding and sticking out proud /praʊd/ adjective (SATISFIED) ► B1 feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good: » You must be very proud of your son.» We're particularly proud of our company's environmental record.» When she received her prize I think I was the proudest parent on the face of the earth.» [+ to infinitive] I'm very proud to have been involved in this project.» [+ (that)] I was so proud (that) my son had been chosen for the national team.→ SEE ALSO HOUSEPROUD(Cf. ↑houseproud)Thesaurus+: ↑Feeling pleasure and happiness , ↑Taking pleasure in something• • • Extra Examples:» I'm pleased to say that I'm now the proud possessor of a driving licence!» He was justifiably proud of his achievements.» I am happy, indeed proud, to be associated with this project.» He said he was proud to be an American.» He was very proud when his daughter received a commendation for her achievement. proud /praʊd/ adjective APPROVING (RESPECTING YOURSELF) ► F0 having or showing respect for yourself: » We Albanians are a proud people.» He might be poor but he's also proud, and he won't be pushed around by anyone.Thesaurus+: ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Showing arrogance and conceit proud /praʊd/ adjective DISAPPROVING (FEELING IMPORTANT) ► B2 feeling that you are better and more important than other people: » Come on, admit you're wrong and don't be so proud.» She knows she's lost, but she's too proud to admit it.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing arrogance and conceit , ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Boasting |
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