(每日一词)hubris

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Hubris  /ˈhjuː.brɪs/  n. 傲慢;狂妄自大


meaning: a way of talking or behaving that is too proud 


1) 联想1:hub 中 + ris 理解为rise 

2) 联想2:hu 胡 + br 理解为bring + is是



e.g. He was punished for his hubris. 他因为自大而受到了惩罚。



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