self-interest

英[ˈselfˈɪntrɪst, -ˈɪntərɪst]

美[ˈsɛlfˈɪntrɪst, -ˈɪntərɪst]

基本释义

Not all of them were acting out of self-interest.

他们当中，并非所有人的行动都是出于利己的目的。

牛津词典

Their current protests are motivated purely by self-interest.

他们当前的抗议完全是受一己之利驱使的。

Committing your life to creating value is in your own immediate and direct self – interest.

驱使你的生命去创造以你自己为中心的所想立即与直接获取的价值.

期刊摘选

Unlike the trust model, it channels both self interest and altruism to serve the public good.

和信任模式不同,这个模式引导了自己兴趣和利他主义去服务公共物品.

期刊摘选

As the world's food security falls to pieces, individual countries acting in their own self-interest are actually worsening the troubles of many.

2016年6月四级真题（第一套）阅读 Section B

Noun

1. taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
2. attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)