Definitions
n. A person's worth and right to be treated with respect.
尊严
n. Calm, controlled behaviour that earns respect.
庄重；自尊的仪态
Example
The nurse protected his dignity by closing the curtain.
护士拉上帘子，维护了他的尊严。
Care services should preserve the dignity of older people by respecting their privacy and personal choices.
护理服务应尊重老年人的隐私和个人选择，维护他们的尊严。
Collocations
- human dignity
- preserve someone's dignity
- treat someone with dignity
- a sense of dignity
Word family
- dignified (adj.)
- dignify (v.)
- undignified (adj.)
Synonyms
- self-respect
Antonyms
- indignity
Usage tip
通常不可数；with dignity可表示有尊严地。
FAQ
- What does dignity mean?
- A person's worth and right to be treated with respect. Calm, controlled behaviour that earns respect.
- How is dignity pronounced?
- UK /ˈdɪɡnəti/, US /ˈdɪɡnəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
