Conceit
01
うぬぼれ, 過度のプライド
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
例
His conceit prevented him from acknowledging his mistakes, even when they were pointed out to him.
彼のうぬぼれは、たとえ指摘されても自分の過ちを認めることを妨げた。
02
うぬぼれ, 自惚れ
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
例
The plan collapsed because it was based on a conceit that success would be immediate.
計画は、成功が即座に得られるという思い上がりに基づいていたため、崩壊した。
03
芸術的工夫, 芸術的手段
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
例
The painter used the conceit of distorted perspectives to convey tension.
画家は、緊張感を伝えるために歪んだ遠近法の技法を用いた。
04
コンセット, コンセイト
an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature
例
John Donne 's metaphysical poetry is famous for its conceits, such as comparing lovers to a compass.
ジョン・ダンの形而上学詩は、恋人をコンパスに例えるような 凝った比喩 で有名です。
