ˌself-esˈteem noun [uncountableU] PRIDE/SELF-RESPECTthe feeling of being satisfied with your own abilities, and that you deserve to be liked or respected 自尊(心) → self-respectraise/build (up)/boost somebody’s self-esteem Playing a sport can boost a girl’s self-esteem. 体育运动能够增强女孩子的自尊心。
students’ sense of self-esteem 学生的自尊心
low/poor self-esteem (=not much self-esteem) 不强的自尊心