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egoism
利己主义；自我主义
核心释义
the theory in ethics that the pursuit of one's own welfare is the basis of morality
- 1.
只考虑自身利益的自私思考倾向。
The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
- 2.
(伦理学)追求自身福利是道德基础的理论
(ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
- 3.
认为道德行为应只以自身利益为导向的信念。
The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.
- 4.
关心自己的利益和福利
concern for your own interests and welfare
只考虑自身利益的自私思考倾向。；(伦理学)追求自身福利是道德基础的理论；认为道德行为应只以自身利益为导向的信念。；关心自己的利益和福利；自我主义
用法In use
In ethics class, we discussed whether egoism provides a sound basis for moral rules.
用法提示：这里 egoism 作名词，指一种伦理理论，表示利己主义。
Some economists assume a form of egoism, saying that people always act to maximize their own benefit.
用法提示：这里 egoism 作名词，表示利己主义这一理论观点。
Altruism and egoism are often presented as opposite views about human nature.
用法提示：这里 egoism 作名词，与 altruism 形成对比，指利己主义。
egoism is [noun phrase]
Egoism is the theory that the pursuit of one's own welfare is the basis of morality.
利己主义是一种认为追求自身福利是道德基础的理论。
the egoism of [person]
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- ethical egoism
- 伦理利己主义
- Ethical egoism claims that people ought to pursue their own well-being.伦理利己主义主张人们应当追求自身福祉。
- psychological egoism
- 心理利己主义
- Psychological egoism is a descriptive theory about why people act.心理利己主义是一种关于人们行为原因的描述性理论。
- rational egoism
- 理性利己主义
- Rational egoism holds that it is reasonable to act in one's own interest.理性利己主义认为，按自身利益行事是合理的。
- enlightened egoism
- 开明的利己主义
- Enlightened egoism recognizes that helping others can also benefit oneself.开明的利己主义认识到，帮助他人也能使自己受益。
- egoism and altruism
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
ego 意为“自我”，egoism 就是凡事把自我放在首位、以自我利益为先的主义。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：academic writing、ethics、philosophy egoism 是偏正式的术语，多用于哲学、伦理学等学术语境。日常口语中不太常用，谈论自私时可用 selfishness。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Heroism and altruism have the same stressed final /ɪzəm/ as egoism, so they are genuine rhymes. Optimism, pessimism, and capitalism share the -ism spelling but stress an earlier syllable, so they are lookalikes that sound different.
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