1、名词用法（1）自豪感，自尊心。例如：She took great pride in her work.（她为自己的工作感到非常自豪。）He swallowed his pride and apologized.（他放下了自尊心并道歉了。）（2）自负，傲慢。例如：His pride wouldn't allow him to admit he was wrong.（他的自负让他不肯承认错误。）
2、动词用法（1）引以为傲，自豪。例如：She prides herself on her ability to speak three languages.（她以自己能够说三种语言为傲。）（2）使感到自豪，引以为荣。例如：The school prides itself on its excellent academic reputation.（这所学校为自己的卓越学术声誉感到自豪。）（3）夸耀，炫耀。例如：He was always priding himself on his wealth and success.（他总是在炫耀自己的财富和成功。）