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单词 vain
释义
Vain
adj satadj.allcharacteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Synset:conceited egotistic egotistical self-conceited swollen swollen-headed
Examples:
  • a conceited fool
  • an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
  • an egotistical disregard of others
  • so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
  • growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
  • vain about her clothes
Antonyms:humble
Derivationally Related Form:vanityegotistegotism
Inherited Hypernyms:conceited
Similar to:proud
adj satadj.allunproductive of success
Synset:bootless fruitless futile sleeveless
Examples:
  • a fruitless search
  • futile years after her artistic peak
  • a sleeveless errand
  • a vain attempt
Antonyms:productive
Derivationally Related Form:fruitlessness
Inherited Hypernyms:bootless
Similar to:unproductive
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