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单词 unselfishness
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unselfishness
noun[U]
uk
/ʌnˈsel.fɪʃ.nəs/us
/ʌnˈsel.fɪʃ.nəs/
thequalityorfactofthinkingabout what is good for otherpeopleratherthan yourself:
无私
She will berememberedwithimmensefondnessfor her unselfishness,integrity, andhumour.她的无私、正直和幽默将为人们所怀念。
One of hisstrengthsas aplayerwas his unselfishness.作为一名球员，他的优点之一就是无私。
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  • It will take a lot ofcourageand unselfishness tohelpthem.
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(Definition ofunselfishnessfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

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Presumably this could be the practical expression of a number of virtues such asunselfishness, generosity, kindness, beneficence, and so forth.
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An important sub-theme to emerge was how the gendered perceptions of selfishness andunselfishnessimpacted on late life repartnership choices.
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It teachesunselfishness, esprit de corps, quickness of decision, and keeps fit those engaged in it.
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The virtue ofunselfishnessis cultivated in children precisely through such experiences.
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His sometimes devastating insight was coupled with unstinting loyalty andunselfishness.
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Unselfishness, for men then, means getting on with things, not being a bother to people.
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His kindliness,unselfishness, tolerance and sense of humour endeared him to his colleagues.
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They should give the moral leadership and show some charity andunselfishness.
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There is this unusualunselfishnessappearing in the debate.
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I started my argument with perhaps slightly sanctimonious remarks aboutunselfishness.
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They are merely shells, devoid of affection, of maturity, ofunselfishness, empty of any routine or planning.
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I think his outstanding quality was his completeunselfishnessand complete loyalty.
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After all, team games evoke the best qualities of mind, courage, swiftness to appreciate situations, energy, andunselfishness.
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Secondly, loyalty andunselfishnessto cause and to colleagues.
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Thisunselfishnesswill be our test as individuals and as a nation in the promulgation of that.
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