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egoist

/ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

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1 · noun

a person who thinks mainly about their own interests

利己主义者

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An egoist may overlook how a decision affects others.
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一个只顾自己的人可能会忽视决定对他人的影响。
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Pronunciation: /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

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