单词：vainglory
音标：[vein'^lɔ:ri] ；
n. 自负, 极度的虚荣心
n outspoken conceit
词型变化：名词复数形式 : vainglories
vainglory的用法和样例：
例句
用作名词(n.)
- These experiments reveal our perceptual vainglory, as well as a fundamental misunderstanding of how the brain works.这些实验显示出我们感知上的过度自信，以及对大脑运作方式的根本误解。
- This is the truth by which vainglory is put to flight.这是一项真理，它能除去人贪慕虚荣的心。
- These things help us to be humble and shield us from vainglory.这些事都能帮助我们谦逊，保护我们不受虚荣之害。
词汇搭配
- vainglorious非常自负的
经典引文
His apprehensions of disaster brought on by overreaching and vainglory.
出自：A. Wilson