
Definitions
adj. Feeling pleased about achievements or people you care about.
自豪的;骄傲的
adj. Believing you are better or more important than others.
自负的;高傲的
Example
He felt proud of the cake he baked himself.
他为自己亲手烤出的蛋糕感到自豪。
Residents are often proud of their cultural heritage and support efforts to preserve historic buildings.
居民往往为自己的文化遗产感到自豪,并支持保护历史建筑的行动。
Collocations
- proud of
- proud to be
- make someone proud
- too proud to ask
Word family
- pride (n.)
- proudly (adv.)
Synonyms
- pleased
- arrogant
Antonyms
- ashamed
- humble
Usage tip
be proud of后接名词或动名词,表示为……自豪。
FAQ
- What does proud mean?
- Feeling pleased about achievements or people you care about. Believing you are better or more important than others.
- How is proud pronounced?
- UK /praʊd/, US /praʊd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.