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单词 dignity
释义 dignity
 /dig"ni tee/,  n.  ,  pl.   dignities.
  1. bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
  2. nobility or elevation of character; worthiness: dignity of sentiments.
  3. elevated rank, office, station, etc.
  4. relative standing; rank.
  5. a sign or token of respect: an impertinent question unworthy of the dignity of an answer.
  6.  Archaic.  
   a. person of high rank or title.
   b. such persons collectively.
 [1175-1225; ME dignite < AF, OF < L dignitas worthiness, equiv. to dign(us) worthy + -itas -ITY]
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