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Conceit
01
тщеславие
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
Примеры
His conceit prevented him from acknowledging his mistakes, even when they were pointed out to him.
Его самомнение мешало ему признавать свои ошибки, даже когда на них указывали.
She could n't stand his constant boasting and conceit about his accomplishments.
Она не могла терпеть его постоянные хвастовства и самомнение по поводу своих достижений.
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
Примеры
The plan collapsed because it was based on a conceit that success would be immediate.
Her conceit that she could finish the project alone proved unrealistic.
03
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
Примеры
The painter used the conceit of distorted perspectives to convey tension.
A conceit in the choreography emphasized the dancer's elegance.
04
тщеславие
an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature
Примеры
John Donne 's metaphysical poetry is famous for its conceits, such as comparing lovers to a compass.
The poem 's central conceit likened time to a thief.
