to feel very pleased about something or someone you are closely connected with

If you don't take professional pride in your work, you're probably in the wrong job. 如果你对自己的工作没有职业自豪感，那可能是入错了行。

The new coach is determined to create a team that takes pride in its performance.

She took pride in her ability to inspire loyalty.

The school takes pride in the pastoral care it offers.

They took pride in their children without boasting about their success.

See also: pride noun (SATISFACTION)