英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
"The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production."
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
"His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable."
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
"Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions."
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
"She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment."
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
"Self-reliance helps build confidence."
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
"His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable."
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
"His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop."
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
"Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort."
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
"Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble."
The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.
"Self-discipline is essential for achieving long-term goals."
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
"Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life."
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
"Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions."
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
"Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence."
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
"He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress."
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
"His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable."
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
"She has a strong sense of self."
Characterized by careful choice; choosing only the best or most suitable.
"She is very selective about the clothes she buys."
the act of choosing or the thing that is chosen
"The final selection will be announced tomorrow."
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
"He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship."
to choose from a group of options
"She carefully selected a dress for the party."
not often; rarely
"She seldom visits her hometown nowadays."
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
"The police managed to seize the stolen goods."
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
"She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps."
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
"The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area."
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
"The region is known for its seismic activity."
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
"The fishermen cast their seine into the river."
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
"The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants."
A part or section of something that is divided.
"Each segment of the market has different needs."
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
"She was seething with anger after the unfair decision."
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
"Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall."
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
"It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony."
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
"He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him."
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
"He seems tired after the long journey."
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
"The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions."
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
"He decided to seek advice from his mentor."
dirty, shabby, or in bad condition; also feeling slightly unwell
"He stayed in a seedy motel near the bus station."
showing great care, attention, and diligence in work or tasks
"She was admired for her sedulous efforts in completing the project on time."
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
"He fell victim to the seduction of easy money."
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
"The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd."
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
"The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon."
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
"In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events."
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
"The team had a scrimmage before the official season started."
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
"The actor memorized his lines from the script."
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
"The child scribbled all over the wall."
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
"Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time."
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
"Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users."
