vain是一个英语单词,意思是自负的,自负的,徒劳的。它的读音是/veɪn/。近义词有conceited, egotistical, prideful。
怎么读(音标)
vain的音标是/veɪn/。
用法
vain可以作为形容词和名词使用。作为形容词时,它表示“自负的,自负的,徒劳的”。作为名词时,它表示“虚荣”。
例句1-5句且中英对照
1. She is so vain that she thinks everyone is always talking about her.
她太自负了,认为每个人都在谈论她。
2. His vanity prevented him from admitting his mistakes.
他的虚荣心让他无法承认自己的错误。
3. It's vain to try to convince him; he won't change his mind.
试图说服他是徒劳的;他不会改变主意。
4. She spent hours getting ready for the party, but it was all in vain because she didn't get invited.
她花了几个小时准备参加派对,但都白费了因为她没有被邀请。
5. The king was obsessed with his own image and was known for his vanity.
国王沉迷于自己的形象,并因此而出名。
同义词及用法
1. conceited - 自以为是的,高傲的,自负的
2. egotistical - 自我为中心的,自负的,自大的
3. prideful - 自豪的,骄傲的,自满的
编辑总结
vain是一个形容词和名词,意思是“自负的,徒劳的”和“虚荣”。它可以用来形容那些过于自信或者过于在意自己外表和形象的人。近义词有conceited, egotistical, prideful。使用时要注意语境,并且避免过度使用以免显得自我膨胀。