音标:['hjuːbrɪs] ;
hubris
['hju:bris]
n.
傲慢,自大,自恃
[希腊悲剧用语]蔑视(或傲睨)神明,狂妄野心(最终导致自身毁灭)[亦作hybris, 参较sophrosyne]

Voice 1 Hello and welcome to Spotlight. I'm Steve Myersco. Voice 2 And I'm Ruby Jones. This programme uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Voice 3 Pride comes be

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