1.self-respecting 有自尊心的,自重
He has never exhibited the self-confidence, bordering on arrogance, of his predecessor.
他从未表现出他前任的那种近乎傲慢的自信。
2.acquaintance 熟人,对某事有了解
Hammer's business pedigree almost gua-ranteed him the acquaintance of U.S. presidents.
哈默的商业背景几乎保证了他能够结识美国总统。
They had little or no acquaintance with philosophy or history...
他们在哲学或是历史方面几乎一无所知。
3.loose sth. to sb.因为某人丢了某物
I lost the winnership to Rose in the final competition.
在最后的比赛的中,我输给了Rose.