Word

prideful

/ˈpraidful/

adjective

自傲的；傲慢的；看不起人的

核心释义

含贬义，指因自视甚高而轻视他人

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of people one considers unworthy

1.
高傲自大,鄙视不如自己的人
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; ; ; ; ; ; ; - W.L.Shirer
2.
因胜利或成功而喜悦自豪
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

得意扬扬的；自豪的；高傲自大,鄙视不如自己的人；因胜利或成功而喜悦自豪；自傲的

His prideful tone suggested he thought he was better than everyone else.

他傲慢的语气表明他自认为高人一等。

用法提示：prideful 为形容词，在此修饰 tone，表示带优越感的傲慢态度。

She was too prideful to admit that she didn't know the answer.

她太自傲了，不肯承认自己不知道答案。

用法提示：prideful 为形容词，与 too...to 结构连用，表示过分自傲而不肯做某事。

The manager's prideful attitude towards the new employees created a tense atmosphere.

经理对新员工傲慢的态度造成了紧张的气氛。

用法提示：prideful 为形容词，修饰 attitude，表示看待他人时带有轻蔑的傲慢。

可带正面或负面含义，取决于语境。

She was prideful of her achievements.

她为自己的成就感到自豪。