self-fulfilling

形容词

UK/ˌself.fʊlˈfɪl.ɪŋ/
US/ˌself.fʊlˈfɪl.ɪŋ/

定义 self-fulfilling 形容词

  1. Describing a situation where a prediction or expectation, by its very nature, causes itself to come true.

    自我實現的;預期會發生的

    • His defeatist attitude became a self-fulfilling prophecy, hindering his ability to achieve his goals.

      他的失敗主義態度成為了一種自我實現的預言,阻礙了他實現目標的能力。

    • The media's report about the company's imminent collapse triggered a self-fulfilling panic, ultimately hastening its downfall.

      媒體關於公司即將倒閉的報導引發了一場自我實現的恐慌,最終加速了它的垮台。

    • Negative expectations about someone's ability can lead to a self-fulfilling outcome, hindering their progress.

      對某人能力的負面期望可能會導致自我實現的結果,阻礙他們的進步。