Conceit
01
自负, 过度的骄傲
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
例子
She could n't stand his constant boasting and conceit about his accomplishments.
她无法忍受他对自己成就的不断吹嘘和自负。
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
例子
Her conceit that she could finish the project alone proved unrealistic.
03
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
例子
A conceit in the choreography emphasized the dancer's elegance.
04
an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature
例子
The poem 's central conceit likened time to a thief.
