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unselfish

/uhn-sel-fish/US // ʌnˈsɛl fɪʃ //UK // (ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃ) //

无私,无私奉献,无私的,大公无私

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adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.

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Examples

  • When Albert Einstein wrote an obituary for Emmy Noether in 1935, he described her as a “creative mathematical genius” who – despite “unselfish, significant work over a period of many years” – did not get the recognition she deserved.

  • He’s so unselfish that he will defer, but we need him to be the guy that he can be.

  • Coach Scott Brooks praised his team for its unselfish offense.

  • You can see how dangerous we are when we’re just being unselfish, learning where everybody is at and making plays for each other.

  • She’s an unselfish player, wants you to do well, and that’s what makes her special.

  • Have you ever in your life met a child as cheerful, spookily intelligent, unselfish, or indomitable as little Shirley?

  • Most Americans--most normal, decent, unselfish Americans--are for it.

  • People say giving is an unselfish act,” says Arsht in a telephone interview, “but the joy you get from giving is so exciting.

  • Bailey was the most unselfish man I ever knew; the readiest to help others.

  • Another glimpse of d'Arthez is as the unselfish friend of Marie Gaston, a young poet of his stamp, but "effeminate."

  • Thus the first rule for a graceful manner is unselfish consideration of others.

  • Mrs Trevor and Fanny, themselves filled with grief, still used all their unselfish endeavours to comfort their dear boys.

  • Mary Jane Wilks, you know me for your friend, and for your unselfish friend, too.