omphaloskepsis

• 名词，字面指注视自己的肚脐，常引申为自我陶醉、过度自省或自恋式的自我关注。

A noun referring to the literal act of contemplating one's navel, often used idiomatically to describe complacent self-absorption or excessive introspection.

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1. Contemplation of one's navelC2formal

   The literal act of gazing at one's own navel, often used as a meditative practice.

   凝视肚脐

   • The yogi practiced omphaloskepsis as a form of meditation.
   • Some ancient traditions encouraged omphaloskepsis for inner peace.
   • He described omphaloskepsis as a way to focus the mind.

2. Complacent self-absorptionC2formal

   A state of being overly self-centered or absorbed in one's own thoughts, often to the point of ignoring the outside world.

   自我陶醉

   • His constant omphaloskepsis made him oblivious to the needs of others.
   • The politician's omphaloskepsis was criticized as a lack of awareness.
   • She retreated into omphaloskepsis, avoiding all social interactions.

   同义词egotismnarcissismnavel-gazingself-absorptionself-centeredness

   反义词altruismattentivenessawarenessengagementoutreachselflessness