vanity press
US /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti ˌpres/
UK /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti ˌpres/
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虚荣出版社, 自费出版社
a publishing house that publishes books at the author's expense and without editorial control, often for a fee
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Many aspiring authors fall prey to vanity presses, hoping to see their work in print.
许多有抱负的作者成为虚荣出版社的牺牲品，希望能看到自己的作品出版。
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He decided against using a vanity press and opted for self-publishing instead.
他决定不使用虚荣出版社，而是选择自助出版。