entitlement

• 名词，指享有某事物的权利或主张，尤指法律、合同或政策所赋予的福利或权益；也可指认为理所当然应得的心态。

A noun referring to a right or claim to something, especially a benefit granted by law, contract, or policy.

1. Legal or contractual rightB2formal

   A right granted by law, contract, or policy, especially to receive benefits or services.

   权利

   • Employees have an entitlement to paid vacation days.
   • The new law expands entitlement to healthcare for all citizens.
   • She claimed her entitlement to the inheritance.

   同义词claimdueinterestprerogativeprivilegeright

2. Sense of deserving privilegeB2informal

   An unrealistic belief that one deserves special treatment or privileges without earning them.

   特权感

   • His sense of entitlement made him unpopular with coworkers.
   • The celebrity showed a shocking level of entitlement at the restaurant.
   • Entitlement can lead to disappointment when expectations aren't met.

   同义词arroganceconceitegotismhaughtinesspresumptionpresumptuousnessself-importance

   反义词deservingnesshumilitymodesty