self-denying

• 形容一个人克制或放弃个人的享乐、舒适或欲望，常出于道德、宗教或利他动机。

Describes a person who refrains from indulging in personal pleasures or comforts, often for moral, religious, or altruistic reasons.

1. Willing to deprive yourselfC1formal

   Characterized by the refusal to satisfy one's own desires or needs, often for moral or religious reasons.

   克己的

   • Her self-denying lifestyle was admired by her community.
   • He made a self-denying decision to give up his inheritance.
   • The monk's self-denying practices were part of his spiritual discipline.

   同义词abstemiousabstinentasceticausteredisciplinedfrugalrenunciativeself-sacrificingselflessunselfish

   反义词greedyindulgentself-indulgentselfish

2. Used especially of behaviorC1formal

   Describing actions that involve personal sacrifice or restraint, often for the benefit of others.

   自我牺牲的

   • His self-denying behavior during the crisis earned him respect.
   • She showed a self-denying attitude by working extra hours without pay.
   • The self-denying nature of his charity work was evident.

   同义词altruisticself-abnegatingself-sacrificingselflessunselfish

   反义词greedyintemperateluxuriousself-indulgentselfishwanton