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单词 self-sacrifice
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self-sacrifice

uncountable noun
Self-sacrifice is the giving up of what you want so that other people can have what they need or want.
I thanked my parents for all their self-sacrifice on my behalf.
Synonyms: selflessness, altruism, self-denial, generosity More Synonyms of self-sacrifice

self-sacrifice in British English

noun
the sacrifice of one's own desires, interest, etc, for the sake of duty or for the well-being of others
Derived forms
self-sacrificing (ˌself-ˈsacriˌficing)
adjective
self-sacrificingly (ˌself-ˈsacriˌficingly)
adverb

self-sacrifice in American English

(ˈsɛlfˈsækrəˌfaɪs)
noun
sacrifice of oneself or one's own interests for the benefit, or the supposed benefit, of others
Derived forms
self-sacrificing (ˈself-ˈsacriˌficing)
adjective

Examples of 'self-sacrifice' in a sentence
self-sacrifice

Instead they reminisce and we learn of a woman capable of great love and self-sacrifice.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
That's followed by two touching acts of self-sacrifice born of love.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It requires self-sacrifice, particularly for women.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But it is clear that patriotic duty and self-sacrifice appealed strongly to Diana.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In churches around the country today we will be hearing stories from the Bible about the courage and self-sacrifice of mothers.
The Sun (2012)
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