self-abnegation

英 [ˌselfˌæbnɪ'geɪʃən] 美 [ˌselfˌæbnə'geɪʃən]

• n. 自我克制；自我牺牲；自我放弃

英英释义

Noun:

1. renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. Self-development is a higher duty than self - sacrifice.
   自我发展是比自我牺牲还崇高的职责。
2. Eyam's selfless villagers, with their strong Christian convictions, had shown immense personal courage and self sacrifice.
   伊玛村庄无私的村民，带著对基督的坚定信念，展示了人类巨大的勇气和自我牺牲精神。

近反义词

【近义词】

• abstinence 节制
• continence 自制
• denial 否认
• abnegation 克己
• self-renunciation 自我牺牲
• self-denial 克己