单词 | self-expansion |
释义 | > as lemmasself-expansion self-expansion n. Brit. /ˌsɛlfᵻkˈspanʃn/ , /ˌsɛlfɛkˈspanʃn/ , U.S. /ˌsɛlfɪkˈspænʃ(ə)n/ , /ˌsɛlfˌɛkˈspænʃ(ə)n/ ΚΠ 1668 J. Glanvill Plus Ultra 63 The strange Effects which use to be ascribed to that general and obscure cause, do arise from the native self-expansion of the Air. 1837 Boston Courier 3 Apr. England..has only to establish a stable, circulating medium, capable of self-expansion to the utmost limit of rational prospects of gain. 1939 Mind 48 238 He sees that the root motive of mysticism is self-expansion—though he does not use this expression. 2010 Daily Tel. 5 Jan. 22/8 It's about self-expansion, about taking your place in the world and experiencing it as an infinite source of joy and wonder. < as lemmas |
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