proud
adjective uk/praʊd/ us/praʊd/
(SATISFIED)
B1 自豪的，得意的
feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good
You must be very proud of your son. 你一定为你的儿子感到非常自豪。
We're particularly proud of our company's environmental record. 我们为我们公司在环保方面的良好记录感到特别自豪。
When she received her prize I think I was the proudest parent on the face of the earth. 她领奖时，我感到我是世界上最自豪的家长。
[ + to infinitive ] I'm very proud to have been involved in this project. 我为能参与这项计划而感到非常自豪。
[ + (that) ] I was so proud (that) my son had been chosen for the national team. 我太自豪了，我儿子入选国家队了。
See also: houseproud
- More examples
- I'm pleased to say that I'm now the proud possessor of a driving licence!
- He was justifiably proud of his achievements.
- I am happy, indeed proud, to be associated with this project.
- He said he was proud to be an American.
- He was very proud when his daughter received a commendation for her achievement.
(RESPECTING YOURSELF)
approving有自尊心的，自尊的，自重的
having or showing respect for yourself
We Albanians are a proud people. 我们阿尔巴尼亚人是个有自尊心的民族。
He might be poor but he's also proud, and he won't be pushed around by anyone. 他可能很穷，可是他也有自尊心，他不会受任何人摆布的。
(FEELING IMPORTANT)
B2 disapproving骄傲的，傲慢的，自负的
feeling that you are better and more important than other people
Come on, admit you're wrong and don't be so proud. 得了，承认错误吧，别那么高傲。
She knows she's lost, but she's too proud to admit it. 她知道自己失败了，可是她太自负了，不肯承认。
Synonyms: arrogantconceited condescending haughty hubristic imperiouslordlyoverbearing patronizingpompous self-important sneering sniffy snooty supercilious superior (BETTER)
Idiom
do someone proudidiom UK old-fashioned盛情款待
to treat someone who is visiting you very well, especially by giving them a lot of food
We had a lovely tea - Sheila did us proud. 我们一起吃了可口的茶点——希拉对我们真热情。
informal为…争光
to make someone proud of you by doing something very well
Once again, the armed forces have done us proud. 武装部队又一次为我们争了光。
proud
adjective, adverb mainly UK formal uk/praʊd/ us/praʊd/
隆起的（地）
sticking out from the surrounding area
Sand the surface with abrasive paper until no flakes of paint stand proud of the surface. 用砂纸打磨表面，直到表面没有隆起的漆点。