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egoism/ˈeɡəʊiz(ə)m, ˈi:-/n. 1 an ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality 自我主义,自我中心 2 = EGOTISM □ egoist n.□ egoistic /-ˈistik/ adj.□ egoistical /-ˈistik(ə)l/ adj.□ egoistically /-ˈistik(ə)li/ adv.[French égoïsme, ultimately from modern Latin egoismus (as EGO)]■ Usage 用法说明 The senses of egoism and egotism overlap, but egoism alone is a term used in philosophy and psychology to mean ‘self-interest’ (often contrasted with altruism). egoism 与 egotism 的含义重叠。惟 egoism 是哲学与心理学用语,意为“自身利益”(常相对于 altruism 而言)。 |