vanity
US /ˈvæn.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˈvæn.ə.t̬i/
名词
1.
虚荣, 自负
excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements
示例:
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His vanity led him to spend hours in front of the mirror.
他的虚荣心使他花了几个小时照镜子。
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She was accused of vanity for constantly posting selfies.
她因不断发布自拍照而被指责虚荣。
2.
虚妄, 徒劳
the quality of being worthless or futile
示例:
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The vanity of human wishes was a common theme in ancient philosophy.
人类愿望的虚妄是古代哲学中常见的主题。
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All his efforts were ultimately for vanity, as nothing he did truly mattered.
他所有的努力最终都归于虚无，因为他所做的一切都无关紧要。
3.
梳妆台, 化妆台
a dressing table, typically one with a mirror and drawers
示例:
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She sat at her vanity to apply her makeup.
她坐在梳妆台前化妆。
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The bedroom had a beautiful antique vanity.
卧室里有一个漂亮的古董梳妆台。
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