proud
/praud; praʊd/ adj
(-er, -est)
1 (approv 褒)
(a) ~ (of sb/sth); ~ (to do sth/that...) feeling or showing justifiable pride (1a) 感到得意的; 自豪的; 荣耀的
proud of her new car 为她的新车而颇觉得意
His proud parents congratulated him. 他的父母感到光彩向他表示祝贺.
They were proud of their success/of being so successful. 他们为自己的成功[为取得了这样的成功]而骄傲.
They were proud to belong/that they belonged to such a fine team. 他们为属於[为自己属於]这麽好的一个队而自豪.
She is a remarkable person I am proud (ie honoured) to know her. 她是位杰出人物--认识她我感到很荣幸.
(ironic 反语) I hope you feel proud of yourself you've ruined the game! 你可真露脸了--你把比赛搅得一塌糊涂!
the proud owners of a new house 得意洋洋的新宅主人.
(b) having or showing self-respect, dignity or independence 有自尊心的; 自尊的; 自主的
They were poor but proud. 他们虽然穷, 但很有骨气.
He had been too proud to ask for help. 他自尊心太强, 从不求助於人.
They are a proud and independent people. 他们是独立自主的民族.
(c) causing justifiable pride (1a) 值得自豪的; 足以夸耀的; 引以为荣的
It was a proud day for us when we won the trophy. 我们夺得奖杯那一天是值得我们骄傲的日子.
The portrait was his proudest possession. 那肖像是他最为珍贵的东西.
2 (derog 贬) self-important; haughty or arrogant 骄傲自大的; 自负的; 傲慢的
He was too proud to join in our fun. 他很高傲, 不屑同我们一起玩儿.
He is too proud now to be seen with his former friends. 他现在忘乎所以了, 觉得跟以前的朋友在一起有失他的脸面.
3 (fml 文) imposing or splendid 壮观的; 辉煌的
soldiers in proud array 雄赳赳的列队士兵.
4 ~ of sth jutting out from or extending above sth 凸出於某物之上的; 自某物上隆起的
be, rise, stand proud of sth 自某物上隆起
The cement should stand proud of the surface and then be smoothed down later. 施用水泥时应先高出於表面然後再将其抹平.
5 (idm 习语) (as) ,proud as a `peacock extremely proud 骄傲如孔雀（极骄傲）. proud, adv (idm 习语) do sb `proud (infml 口) treat sb with great honour or hospitality; entertain sb lavishly 使某人受到隆重礼遇; 盛情款待某人
The college did us proud at the centenary dinner. 院方在一百周年校庆设宴款待我们.