名詞 egoism:

1. (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
2. concern for your own interests and welfare
   同義詞：egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness

1. The egoism of an artist sometimes seem natural.
   藝術(shù)家的自負有時看起來是自然的。

e.go.ism

n.（名詞）

The ethical doctrine that morality has its foundations in self-interest.
自私自利：認為道德以自我利益為基礎的道德觀念
The ethical belief that self-interest is the just and proper motive for all human conduct.
自我主義：認為自我利益是全部人類行為的恰當和正確的原因的道德信仰
Excessive preoccupation with one`s own well-being and interests, usually accompanied by an inflated sense of self-importance.
利己主義：對自己的安樂和利益過分的關注，通常伴隨著極度的妄自尊大感
Egotism; conceit.See Synonyms at conceit
自負；自大參見 conceit