| 释义 |
amour pro·pre
\|aˌmu̇(ə)rˈprōp(rə), |äˌ-, -u̇əˈp-, -rȯp-\ noun
Etymology: French amour-propre, literally, love of oneself, from amour love + propre own, proper — more at proper
1. : self-love characterized by sensitive regard for one's rights, dignity, and honor as an individual and in relationship with one's fellows : self-respect, self-esteem
< offensive to a wife's amour propre — H.L.Mencken >
2. : exaggerated self-love : vanity
< his amour propre would not tolerate criticism >
Synonyms: see conceit |