英语词汇“altruism”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	altruism
释义	Trends of altruism View usage for: altruism (æltruɪzəm) uncountable noun Altruism is unselfish concern for other people's happiness and welfare. Synonyms: selflessness, charity, consideration, goodwill More Synonyms of altruism altruism in British English (ˈæltruːˌɪzəm) noun 1. the principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others 2. the philosophical doctrine that right action is that which produces the greatest benefit to others Compare egoism, See also utilitarianism Derived forms altruist (ˈaltruist) noun altruistic (ˌaltruˈistic) adjective altruistically (ˌaltruˈistically) adverb Word origin C19: from French altruisme, from Italian altrui others, from Latin alterī, plural of alter other altruism in American English (ˈæltruˌɪzəm) noun 1. unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness 2. Ethics the doctrine that the general welfare of society is the proper goal of an individual's actions see also egoism Derived forms altruist (ˈaltruist) noun Word origin Fr altruisme < It altrui or Fr autrui, of or to others < L alter, another: see alter Examples of 'altruism' in a sentence altruism This work is not just a show of altruism. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He said that they had shown courage and altruism and made the supreme sacrifice. Times, Sunday Times (2015) What other human behaviour has its origins in reciprocal altruism? Times, Sunday Times (2010) He has used his sporting status to entice people into altruism. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Taking all this trouble to build such a sympathetic environment was not done out of pure altruism but to improve the organisation. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Theirs is a mixture of altruism and self-interest. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Nobody pretends that the retailers' attempts to green themselves are pure altruism. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He showed unflinching altruism, risking all for people he did not know. Times, Sunday Times (2007) They appealed to people 's altruism. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Honours should be for people who have shown genuine altruism and dedication and commitment to helping others, or making this country stronger. The Sun (2014) My reason for acquiring one is self-interest, not altruism. Times, Sunday Times (2006) This behaviour is known as reciprocal altruism - self-interested and interested inothers at the same time. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Human co-operation is reciprocal altruism. Times, Sunday Times (2010) So alongside reciprocal altruism there evolved ways of identifying people who would - if you did a favour for them - do a favour back. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In other languages altruism British English: altruism NOUN Altruism is unselfish concern for other people's happiness and welfare. Fortunately, volunteers are not motivated by self-interest, but by altruism. American English: altruism Brazilian Portuguese: altruísmo Chinese: 利他主义 European Spanish: altruismo French: altruisme German: Altruismus Italian: altruismo Japanese: 利他主義 Korean: 이타심 European Portuguese: altruísmo Latin American Spanish: altruismo (noun) in the sense of selflessness Definition unselfish concern for the welfare of others Empathy leads to altruism, caring and compassion. Synonyms selflessness charity He had no sense of right and wrong, no charity, no humanity. consideration goodwill generosity her moral decency and generosity of spirit self-sacrifice I thanked my parents for all their self-sacrifice on my behalf. philanthropy a retired banker well known for his philanthropy benevolence A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need. magnanimity We will have to show magnanimity in victory. humanitarianism notions of humanitarianism and equality unselfishness beneficence charitableness greatheartedness bigheartedness Opposites greed , self-interest , selfishness , meanness , narrowness , egotism , self-seeking , self-absorption , egoism , self-centredness , mercenariness , looking out for number one (informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of beneficence Synonyms generosity, love, virtue, goodness, goodwill, compassion, kindness, altruism, benevolence, helpfulness, unselfishness, liberality, largesse or largess in the sense of benevolence Definition inclination to do good A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need. Synonyms kindness, understanding, charity, grace, sympathy, humanity, tolerance, goodness, goodwill, compassion, generosity, indulgence, decency, altruism, clemency, gentleness, philanthropy, magnanimity, fellow feeling, beneficence, kindliness, kind-heartedness, aroha (New Zealand) in the sense of charity Definition a kindly attitude towards people He had no sense of right and wrong, no charity, no humanity. Synonyms kindness, love, pity, humanity, affection, goodness, goodwill, compassion, generosity, indulgence, bounty, altruism, benevolence, Agape, fellow feeling, benignity, bountifulness, tenderheartedness, aroha (New Zealand) Synonyms of 'altruism' altruism Explore 'altruism' in the dictionary
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