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词汇 aggrandizement
释义
aggrandizement
noun [ U ] formal disapproving (UK usually aggrandisement) uk/əˈɡræn.dɪz.mənt/ us/əˈɡræn.dɪz.mənt/
(权力、重要性或财富的)扩大,提高,增加
an increase in power or importance
He gives a lot of money to charity, but personal aggrandizement is his motive. 他捐了很多钱给慈善机构,但他的动机却是为了提高个人的地位。
We believe she is merely working for her own aggrandizement.
This is not a war of conquest or national aggrandizement.
Related word: aggrandize
See also: self-aggrandizement
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  • Perhaps the public doesn't care about adultery, and thinks the press is attacking politicians merely for its own aggrandizement.
  • This administration seeks to crush every attempt to shine a light on its aggrandizement of power.
  • Their aim is to satisfy their desires and to seek power and social aggrandizement.
  • They should not misuse their authority for personal aggrandizement or gain.
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