"dignity" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 尊严

Definition

Dignity 指一个人值得被尊重的品质，也指一种冷静、庄重、体现自尊的举止。它也可以表示每个人都拥有并应被承认的基本价值。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词常用于较严肃的语境，如人权、衰老、疾病、贫困或公共场合的行为。常见搭配有 'human dignity'、'lose dignity'、'with dignity' 和 'treat someone with dignity'。它比 'pride' 或 'respect' 更正式，也更强调人的内在价值。

Examples

Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity.

每个人都应该被有**尊严**地对待。

She spoke with dignity during the interview.

她在面试中说话很有**尊严**。

He kept his dignity even in a hard time.

即使在困难时期，他也保持了自己的**尊严**。

They handled the whole situation with dignity and grace.

他们以**尊严**和风度处理了整个情况。

No one should have to choose between safety and dignity.

任何人都不该被迫在安全和**尊严**之间做选择。

Even after the criticism, she walked out with her dignity intact.

即使在受到批评之后，她离开时依然保持着自己的**尊严**。