Dignity



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 尊严, 尊贵
• ［英］ n. 尊严, 尊贵 ( quality that deserves respect)
• ［记］ dign ( 值得, 高贵) +ity -> 威严, 庄严
• ［同］ 同根词: indignant ( 愤慨的) ; dignify ( 使高贵)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural -ties)

• Etymology: Middle English dignete, from Anglo-French digneté, from Latin dignitat-, dignitas, from dignus
• Date: 13th century
• 1. the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed
• 2.
  • a. high rank, office, or position
  • b. a legal title of nobility or honor
• 3. archaic dignitary
• 4. formal reserve or seriousness of manner, appearance, or language

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