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词汇 selfie
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Definition of selfie in English:

selfie

(also selfy)
nounPlural selfies ˈsɛlfiˈsɛlfi
informal
  • A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media.

    occasional selfies are acceptable, but posting a new picture of yourself every day isn't necessary
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Megan hangs around after the show, not just giving autographs, but writing whole essays, acting as a life coach, giving out hugs, and demonstrating the art of the Selfie with me and equally star-struck Hazel.
    • This is all well and good in the privacy of one's home, but when he decided to take a selfie on stage at Madison Square Garden last night, things got a little out of hand.
    • She then tweeted a "selfie" that shows her clearly wearing make-up.
    • Listing good lighting as the key ingredient to a good selfie, she added: 'Get a good angle on what's working for you that day.'
    • Whether it's a duck-pout 'selfie' or a picture of a pet duck, their desire to over-share every aspect of their lives can be embarrassing at times.
    • The hot reality star, now six months pregnant, has now posted on Twitter a selfie, wearing black leggings and a white sheer top, which she rolled up to show her bump.
    • We take a selfy (photo of ourselves) as we go along - hope it works!
    • You can always take a 'selfie' with the wall of famous faces who have stayed at the hotel.
    • Does this selfie have good lighting and a purpose?
    • He stood in front of them, extended his hand and snapped a selfie.

Origin

Early 21st century: from self + -ie.

Definition of selfie in US English:

selfie

(also selfy)
nounˈselfēˈsɛlfi
informal
  • A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media.

    occasional selfies are acceptable, but posting a new picture of yourself everyday isn't necessary
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Listing good lighting as the key ingredient to a good selfie, she added: 'Get a good angle on what's working for you that day.'
    • This is all well and good in the privacy of one's home, but when he decided to take a selfie on stage at Madison Square Garden last night, things got a little out of hand.
    • She then tweeted a "selfie" that shows her clearly wearing make-up.
    • We take a selfy (photo of ourselves) as we go along - hope it works!
    • Does this selfie have good lighting and a purpose?
    • He stood in front of them, extended his hand and snapped a selfie.
    • Whether it's a duck-pout 'selfie' or a picture of a pet duck, their desire to over-share every aspect of their lives can be embarrassing at times.
    • You can always take a 'selfie' with the wall of famous faces who have stayed at the hotel.
    • Megan hangs around after the show, not just giving autographs, but writing whole essays, acting as a life coach, giving out hugs, and demonstrating the art of the Selfie with me and equally star-struck Hazel.
    • The hot reality star, now six months pregnant, has now posted on Twitter a selfie, wearing black leggings and a white sheer top, which she rolled up to show her bump.

Origin

Early 21st century: from self + -ie.

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