conceit
/kənˈsi:t; kən`sit/ n
1 [U] excessive pride in oneself or in one's powers, abilities, etc 骄傲; 自负; 自高自大
The conceit of the man -- comparing his own work with Picasso's! 这个自高自大的人--竟把自己的作品跟毕加索的相比!
2 [C] (fml 文) cleverly-phrased witty expression (esp in a work of literature) 俏皮诙谐的词语（尤指於文学作品中）; 字字珠玑.