| 单词 | self-aggrandisement |
| 例句 | More often, unfortunately, I catch a whiff of self-aggrandisement, as if the writer were trying to distance his work from the mechanistic plotting of genre novels. Jonathan Franzen: the path to Freedom 2012-05-25T21:55:12Z This could in itself become something of a bore, an act of perverse self-aggrandisement, like one of Monty Python's Yorkshiremen, but Harrison's eloquence is itself so master-craftsmanlike that all objections are blown away. Selected Poems by Tony Harrison – review 2013-03-12T09:59:01Z Set in the rundown neighbourhoods of Cleveland, Ohio, American Splendor's world was revealed without exaggeration or self-aggrandisement. Harvey Pekar obituary 2010-07-13T12:56:00Z Chekhov did an extraordinary thing in making the static life of a writer dramatic, examining loneliness and failure alongside self-aggrandisement and celebrity. The Effect; The Seagull; The Trojan Women – review 2012-11-18T00:06:26Z Some PR person mastered the hallowed hip-hop tradition of self-aggrandisement there. Eastern bloc rocking: is Jesteś Bogiem the 8 Mile of Poland? 2012-10-09T14:28:30Z He was ego-free and never a showman, and hated other people's self-aggrandisement – music came first for him. Sir Colin Davis remembered: 'He worked little miracles' 2013-04-15T18:13:39Z In an interview with the Guardian in May, Penn said he believed the #MeToo movement was “not intellectually honest”, “a movement led by mania” and full of “self-aggrandisement and venting”. Sean Penn: 'salacious' #MeToo movement will 'divide men and women' 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z Paradoxically, though, he is a notably shy man, and has dramatised himself not from self-aggrandisement but from narrative necessity. Authors in search of a character: when playwrights stage themselves 2013-02-11T16:09:45Z The "throne" in the last line denotes the self-aggrandisement of lovers when they consider themselves fated; "meant-to-be lovers" as the poem neatly puts it. Poem of the week: Fruition by Rhian Edwards 2012-06-18T11:24:52Z Penn is not, it is safe to say, on board with #MeToo, which he describes as “not intellectually honest”, “a movement led by mania” and full of “self-aggrandisement and venting”. Sean Penn: ‘Some of my best laughs have come out of the worst reviews’ 2018-05-05T04:00:00Z Casting this as self-aggrandisement, the satirical magazine Private Eye nicknamed him the "Phoney Pharaoh". Mohamed Al-Fayed, Harrods owner whose son dated Princess Diana, dead at 94 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z As well as this fresh drama, Scorpion shuttles between the standard Drake poles of confected beef, self-aggrandisement and light-hearted croonery; like all his albums, it’s too long but still contains plenty of future best-of material. 50 great tracks for July from Drake, Ebony Bones, Low and more 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z He has no motive other than self-aggrandisement; his only principle is power. Another week of lies and still Trump, the huckster, keeps his tawdry show going | Sarah Churchwell 2018-05-06T04:00:00Z But because Trump uses this quality solely in the service of his self-aggrandisement and domination, it scarcely qualifies as a virtue. Fear now rules Trump’s US. It’s what drives the president too | Tony Schwartz 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z There is plenty of self-aggrandisement too, but it’s complicated by Lamar’s relentless self-analysis. The best albums of 2017, No 2: Kendrick Lamar – Damn 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z There is an ideology behind it, even if not an overtly political ideology, of self-aggrandisement, cruelty, the embrace of violence, and hate. The fall of Harvey Weinstein should be a moment to rethink masculinity | Rebecca Solnit 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z Where men in the photos tended towards self-aggrandisement, women seemed to prefer stripped back, solo poses. Hashem El Madani and the private lives of the Lebanese 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z “I was an undisciplined soldier and lost my composure. “I was in a very competitive mood and wanted so desperately to beat him for my own self-aggrandisement.” From the Vault: Mike Tyson bites Evander Holyfield in both ears 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z None had or have any interest in self-aggrandisement or wealth. Can Facebook Fix Its Own Worst Bug? 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z Other studies show that the best remedy for this unwitting self-aggrandisement, if it were required, is simple: feedback. Why do we think we’re nicer than we actually are? 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z I know his country well, having lived there, and in fairness to him, self-aggrandisement is something of a national sport among Jamaican men, by whose standards he is relatively restrained. Usain Bolt: ‘I feel good because I know I’ve done it clean’ 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z It’s even harder to imagine Clinton indulging in the boorish self-aggrandisement, intellectual laziness, racism and vulgar contempt for the opposite gender that characterise her opponent. End this misogynistic horror show. Put Hillary Clinton in the White House | Barbara Kingsolver 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z As well as nostalgia and self-aggrandisement, his words were also a lament that there is no political parallel today. Brazil's judiciary faces scrutiny as Rousseff's government teeters 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z Ever since the first hip-hop MC lifted a microphone to their mouth in the mid 70s, self-aggrandisement has rather been the point. Kanye West – The Life of Pablo review: 'You can see why his immodesty rubs people up the wrong way' 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z His candidacy seems to exist almost exclusively for the purpose of self-aggrandisement. America shuns the establishment as outsiders eye the White House | Lucia Graves 2015-09-12T04:00:00Z Falling alphabetically last is the riskiest choice on the list because it invites suggestions of vanity and self-aggrandisement. Obama's summer reading: shelf disclosures 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z It threatens crony corrupt politicians, who for decades have been more concerned with self-aggrandisement and milking administrations than with governing constructively in the interests of the people who elected them. Revolt Against Corruption Triumphs in Delhi 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z He slips instead into self-aggrandisement to underline how much it means. Zlatan Ibrahimovic: ‘Everybody was trash-talking me. Now they’re eating their words. That is my trophy’ 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z But his insecure daughter, Indira Gandhi, consumed by Nixon-calibre paranoia, turned politics into a game of self-aggrandisement, arresting opposition leaders and suspending fundamental rights in 1975 during a nationwide "state of emergency". The new face of India 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z Having joined just for this purpose, his timeline was an unbroken litany of self-aggrandisement. Twitter and the (not so) subtle art of literary self-promotion 2013-03-12T09:33:19Z Times columnist Matthew Parris argues that this tendency is, in fact, a subtly disguised form of self-aggrandisement. 12 things in 212 words that every 2012 visitor should know 2012-07-27T00:46:38Z I use the term "moderns" advisedly, for the true masters—some of whom died but recently—have never stooped to those methods of self-aggrandisement at which I hinted. Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered 2012-03-22T02:00:35.350Z He defends his handling of Parliament, his fiscal policies, his appointment of Placemen and Pensioners, his attitude to Commerce, and the self-aggrandisement involved in many of his contracts. Are these Things So? (1740) The Great Man's Answer to Are These things So: (1740) 2011-12-13T03:00:25.107Z Each year they take the bravado, swagger and self-aggrandisement to stratospheric new levels. The Apprentice bragging game 2011-05-10T10:31:59Z This direct appeal to Elton’s weakness for self-aggrandisement decided the officer. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z Why linger, when every day now spent in Curzon Street postponed my advancement in life, and perhaps wasted opportunities for self-aggrandisement that might never return. First Person Paramount 2011-04-07T02:00:19.233Z In a word, Hermanus the stutterer, who, rebel as he was, hated English traitors, succeeded in persuading his comrades that Lee and Brennard had never had any view but self-aggrandisement. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z But this is more than a clash between multinationals intent on self-aggrandisement. Resource wars: the global crisis behind BHP Billiton's bid for Potash Corp 2010-08-21T23:06:00Z Khan is not in that league of self-aggrandisement, although he is slipping into the third person more regularly. Amir Khan is basking in New York glory after toppling Paulie Malignaggi 2010-05-17T10:43:00Z A megalomaniac faces being brought down not so much by others, as by his own huge sense of self-aggrandisement. Lalit Modi's clown-like conduct has caused lasting damage to IPL big top 2010-04-28T23:10:00Z Through these two centuries the bishop of Byzantium has pursued under the emperor's never-failing patronage a uniform course of self-aggrandisement. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII Her answer, in this case, to the dilemma between service of the community and self-aggrandisement was not unworthy of the mother country. British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854 The generals who justly earned distinction during the recent war are singularly modest men, with no capacity for self-advertising and no desire whatever for self-aggrandisement. The Empire of the East I asked, less with the idea of self-aggrandisement than that of vindication of Paragot. The Belovéd Vagabond A struggle, mind you, not of selfish motives nor for self-aggrandisement, but for Maäsau the Free!' A Modern Mercenary A friendly request for explanation elicited a declaration from Russia, disclaiming all intention of self-aggrandisement, and promising to accept the mediation of Austria in any case where the treaty could be invoked. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) We forget the elaborate intrigues which preceded the Peloponnesian war, for these appealed only to vulgar and ordinary motives of self-aggrandisement. The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 2 He may use it for self-aggrandisement, or for self-devotion—though I rather shy at so showy a word as that last. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance Not marred by prejudice, nor warped by self-love, or self-praise, or self-aggrandisement, he was enabled coolly to exercise his powers of mind in forming a just estimate of men and things. A Biographical Sketch of the Life and Character of Joseph Charless In a Series of Letters to his Grandchildren With some gift for casuistry one may, at least conceivably, hold that the felt need of Imperial self-aggrandisement may become so urgent as to justify, or at least to condone, forcible dispossession of weaker nationalities. An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation Should the desire for self-aggrandisement survive that day, the door would be thrown open to selfishness of a malignant type and to general demoralisation. What Is and What Might Be A Study of Education in General and Elementary Education in Particular He was faithful to one principle only, self-aggrandisement by fair means or foul. Henry VIII. It was impossible that these people could suspect his great scheme of treachery and self-aggrandisement. The Mummy and Miss Nitocris A Phantasy of the Fourth Dimension He progresses in what he calls civilisation, which so long as it is purely self-aggrandisement, is but a common circle, bringing him back in due course to primitive savagery. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches The other kind has no taint of self-aggrandisement, but is rooted in the faculties of love and humour, and this latter kind is never offensive, because it includes others, and knows no scorn or exclusiveness. Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country And he was quite sure that the object nearest to his heart in politics was not self-aggrandisement, but the welfare of the people in general. Phineas Finn The Irish Member Human credulity once within their grasp, they could wield this tremendous engine at their will, directing it either to good or bad intents, but more often to purposes of fraud and self-aggrandisement. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Self-interest and self-aggrandisement as dominant motives inevitably lead to destruction, hastened by every advance in the knowledge and in the efficiency of those who take them as their guides. Rebuilding Britain A Survey of Problems of Reconstruction After the World War Tragedy and triumph, self-aggrandisement and self-obliteration, are here as well as in the noisy world we have left. The New North This is a grave responsibility, for if these powers are used for self-aggrandisement the results are disastrous. Within You is the Power He was alike free from the ordinary vices of statesmen, falsehood, namely, and dissimulation; and from those of warriors, inordinate and violent thirst after self-aggrandisement. The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2 I heard of disaffections,— disloyalties; I gathered that the Ministry were suspected of personal self-aggrandisement. Temporal Power At first sight it seems that man counts that as freedom by which he gets unbounded opportunities of self gratification and self-aggrandisement. Sadhana : the realisation of life When a man has reached my age, he knows assuredly that politics merely mean self-aggrandisement, and nothing else. In Kedar's Tents It must be pointed out, however, that man must not use his spiritual powers for selfish purposes and self-aggrandisement. Within You is the Power Look at society—look at politics—look at commerce—all mere schemes for self-aggrandisement! The Life Everlasting; a reality of romance He had shown himself difficult to manage once or twice; and interested persons could not pursue their usual course of self-aggrandisement with him, as he was not susceptible to flattery. Temporal Power That code taught the necessity of self-aggrandisement, or at least and at all costs the necessity of self-preservation. The Wizard What a place to choose for imposture, good God! to sully with brutal struggles for self-aggrandisement or shameful schemes of gain! From Cornhill to Grand Cairo Again, however, must the warning be repeated that this Power must not be used for selfish self-aggrandisement, still less may it be used, or, rather, mis-used, either to influence or dominate others. Within You is the Power As to the proceedings themselves, they found acceptance with those members of the State, besides the Thirty, who could be satisfied with a simple policy of self-aggrandisement. Hellenica |
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