Vanity



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.虚荣, 自负
• ［英］ n.虚荣, 自负 ( inflated pride in oneself; conceit)
• ［记］ van ( 空) +ity -> 空虚 -> 虚荣;
• ［同］ 同根词: vanish ( 消失)
• ［例］ do sth. out of vanity

Webster Collegiate

I. noun (plural -ties)

• Etymology: Middle English vanite, from Anglo-French vanité, from Latin vanitat-, vanitas quality of being empty or vain, from vanus empty, vain — more at wane
• Date: 13th century
• 1. something that is vain, empty, or valueless
• 2. the quality or fact of being vain
• 3. inflated pride in oneself or one's appearance ; conceit
• 4. a fashionable trifle or knicknack
• 5.
  • a. compact III,a
  • b. a small case or handbag for toilet articles used by women
• 6.
  • a. dressing table
  • b. a bathroom cabinet containing a sink and usually having a countertop

II. adjective

• Date: circa 1925
• 1. of, relating to, or being a work (as a book or recording) whose production cost is paid by the author or artist
• 2. of, relating to, or being a showcase for a usually famous performer or artist who is often also the project's creator or driving force <write, direct, and star in a vanity film>

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