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单词 hubris
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hubris

noun
/ˈhjuːbrɪs/
/ˈhjuːbrɪs/
[uncountable] (literary)
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  1. the fact of being too proud. In literature, a character with this quality ignores warnings and laws and this usually results in their downfall and death.
    • He thought he was above the law and was ultimately punished for his hubris.
    • Scientists may arguably be guilty of hubris in this area.
    Topics Personal qualitiesc2
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