单词 | self-centred |
释义 | self-centred (once / 13221 pages) adj WORD FAMILY centred: self-centred+/centre: centred, centres, centring USAGE EXAMPLESI am pretty sure he can hear me, that it matters, that I matter to him, a very self-centred thing to think. The Guardian(Oct 15, 2016) Mr Butler "dominated" the family with "self-centred control" and "a temper that could break at any moment", the prosecutor said. BBC(Jun 08, 2016) "This work is not self-centred. We don't want to tell personal tales. We want to share experiences which people can relate to." BBC(May 23, 2016) adj limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs Syn|Ant egocentric, egoistic, egoistical, self-centered self-absorbed, self-involved absorbed in your own interests or thoughts etc selfishconcerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others altruistic, selfless showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others unselfishdisregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others |
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