self-made
英[ˈselfˈmeɪd]
美[ˈsɛlfˈmed]
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
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ADJ
靠自己奋斗成功的;(尤指)白手起家的
Self-made is used to describe people who have become successful and rich through their own efforts, especially if they started life without money, education, or high social status.
例句
He is a self-made man.
他白手起家。
...a self-made millionaire.
一个靠双手打拼的百万富翁
英汉词典释义
adj.
自制的,自造的
He opened a small store and sold self-made candies.
他开了一家小店,出售自制的糖果。靠自己努力而成功的,白手起家的
His father was a self-made millionaire.
他的父亲靠自己奋斗成了百万富翁。
英英词典释义