swelled head
复数形式
swelled heads
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膨胀的头, 自负
a sense of high self-esteem or self-importance that one has
The phrase "swelled head" originated in the early 19th century and draws upon the image of a literal swelling or enlargement of the head, representing an inflated ego. It is used informally to describe someone who is arrogant and has an inflated sense of self-importance, often disregarding others' opinions or contributions.
- After receiving praise for his work, he developed a swollen head and started acting as if he was above everyone else.
在因工作受到表扬后，他变得自负，开始表现得好像自己高人一等。
- Don't let success go to your head and cause a swelled head.
不要让成功冲昏了头脑，导致头脑膨胀。
- Ever since he won the award, he's had a swelled head and thinks he's better than everyone else.
自从他获奖后，他就自大起来，认为自己比别人都强。
- Her constant bragging about her accomplishments shows her swelled head.
她对自己成就的不断吹嘘显示了她膨胀的脑袋。
- Her promotion went to her head, causing a swollen head that made her treat her colleagues with disrespect.
她的晋升让她头脑发热，导致了自大，使她对待同事不尊重。