egoism

noun

UK/ˈiː.ɡəʊ.ɪ.zᵊm/
US/ˈiː.ɡoʊ.ɪ.zᵊm/

Definitions of egoism noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A tendency to think excessively of oneself and act according to one's own interests, often disregarding the interests of others; excessive self-centeredness.

    (同 egotism)自私自利;利己主义;自我中心

    • His business decisions were entirely based on egoism, with no regard for the impact on others.

      他的商业决策完全基于自私自利,完全不顾对他人的影响。

    • Such egoistic behavior undermined the team's collaborative spirit.

      这种自私的行为破坏了团队的合作精神。

    • She demonstrated extreme egoism, always prioritizing her own needs.

      她表现出极端的自我中心,总是优先考虑自己的需求。