hubris
含义: Excessive pride or self-confidence, especially one that leads to downfall.
Hubris describes an overweening arrogance or presumption that blinds a person to their own limitations and the consequences of their actions. In its classical sense, it referred to defiance of the gods, and the word retains a strong association with inevitable punishment or catastrophic failure. It is widely used in political commentary, business journalism, and literary criticism. Common collocations include 'act of hubris,' 'corporate hubris,' and 'the hubris of' someone.
例句
- The CEO's hubris led him to ignore every warning sign before the company's collapse. 首席执行官的狂妄自大使他无视了公司崩溃前的每一个警告信号。La hubris del consejero delegado le llevó a ignorar todas las señales de alarma antes del colapso de la empresa.CEOの傲慢さは、会社が崩壊する前のあらゆる警告を無視させた。CEO의 오만함은 회사가 무너지기 전 모든 경고 신호를 무시하게 만들었다.
- It was sheer hubris to believe they could conquer the mountain without proper preparation. 在没有适当准备的情况下自信能征服那座山,纯粹是傲慢之举。Fue pura hubris creer que podían conquistar la montaña sin una preparación adecuada.十分な準備もなしにその山を征服できると信じたのは、まさに傲慢というものだった。충분한 준비 없이 그 산을 정복할 수 있다고 믿은 것은 순전한 오만이었다.
- Greek tragedy repeatedly demonstrates that hubris invites the wrath of the gods. 希腊悲剧反复证明,傲慢会招致神灵的惩罚。La tragedia griega demuestra reiteradamente que la hubris atrae la ira de los dioses.ギリシャ悲劇は、傲慢が神々の怒りを招くことを繰り返し示している。그리스 비극은 오만이 신들의 분노를 부른다는 것을 되풀이하여 보여준다.
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语境: literary, media, academic
语气: negative
起源与历史
From Greek hybris (insolence, outrage, presumption towards the gods). In ancient Greek culture, hubris was a serious moral failing that invited divine retribution (nemesis). The word entered English in the late 19th century, largely through discussions of classical literature.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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