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overweening

adj.骄傲的,自负的,夸大了的

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副词:overweeningly

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overweening


/,əʊvə'wi:nɪŋ; `ovɚ`winɪŋ/
adj [attrib 作定语] (fml 文) showing too much self-confidence or conceit 过于自信的; 自负的; 傲慢的
*overweening ambition, vanity, pride etc 自负的雄心、虚荣、骄傲等.

overweening


adj formal
[Date: 1300-1400; Origin: overween 'to be too confident' (14-19 centuries), from ween 'to think, believe' (11-20 centuries), from Old English wenan]
too proud and confident - used to show disapproval
= arrogant
 overweening ambition
>overweeninglyadv