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self-absorbed

/sɛlf əbˈzɔrbd/

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1 · adj.

preoccupied with one's own feelings and interests

自我沉溺的

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His self-absorbed remarks annoyed the group.
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他只顾谈自己的话惹恼了大家。
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Pronunciation: /sɛlf əbˈzɔrbd/

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