| 单词 | self-interest |
| 释义 | self-interest (once / 2558 pages) n WORD FAMILY interest: disinterest, interested, interesting, interests, self-interest+/disinterest: disinterests/disinterested: disinterestedly, disinterestedness/interested: disinterested, interestedly, interestedness, uninterested/interesting: interestingest, interestingly, interestingness, uninteresting/uninterested: uninterestedly/uninteresting: uninterestingly, uninterestingness USAGE EXAMPLESFrom the outset, therefore, self-interest rather than affection governed Israel’s attitude toward the United States. Salon(Jan 02, 2017) “The Americans were practical. They were looking after their own self-interest,” she said. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) For the government and business groups, there is an element of self-interest too. BBC(Dec 30, 2016) 1n concern for your own interests and welfare Syn|Ant|Hyper egocentrism, egoism, self-centeredness, self-concern altruism, selflessness the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others trait a distinguishing feature of your personal nature 2n taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others Syn|Hyper expedience, opportunism, self-seeking selfishness stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others |
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