dignity
noun
ˈdɪɡnɪəti
noun
1
the
ability
to
behave
in
a
calm
controlled
way
even
in
a
difficult
situation
庄重，尊严，体面
with
dignity
The
family
faced
their
ordeal
with
dignity.
这一家人在磨难面前不失尊严。
an
appearance
of
quiet
dignity
肃穆的神态
2
your dignity
your
sense
of
your
own
value
or
importance
你的自尊心
retain/lose
your
dignity
Old
people
need
to
retain
their
dignity
and
independence.
老年人需要保持自尊和独立。
Arguing
was
beneath
her
dignity
(=was
something
she
thought
she
was
too
important
to
do)
.
她觉得争吵有失体面。
3
the
fact
of
being
respected
or
deserving
respect
尊贵，尊严
with
dignity
Patients
should
be
allowed
to
die
with
dignity.
应该让病人死得有尊严。
Prisoners
should
be
treated
with
regard
for
human
dignity
.
对待囚犯应该考虑到人的尊严。
4
a
calm
and
serious
quality
庄严
[+
of
]
the
dignity
of
the
occasion
那个场合的庄严
5
stand on your dignity
to
demand
to
be
treated
with
proper
respect
[正式] 要求受到礼遇
formal