altruism /ˈæltruːˌɪzəm/ noun Learner's definition of ALTRUISM
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: feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness利他主义;利他;无私 -
charitable acts motivated purely by altruism纯粹利他动机的慈善行为
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In one final act of altruism, she donated almost all of her money to the hospital.在最后一次无私的举动中,她向医院捐出了几乎所有的钱。
— altruistic
/ˌæltruːˈɪstɪk/ adjective [more altruistic; most altruistic]
— altruistically
/ˌæltruːˈɪstɪkli/ adverb