to forgo personal gain in pursuit of reputation or fame; to choose honor over material wealth
他宁愿违利赴名，放弃高薪职位，只为能在一个学术机构里实现自己的研究理想。
He preferred to forsake personal gain for fame, giving up a high-paying position just to achieve his research ideals in an academic institution.
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Ancient
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