demean是什么意思

2023-11-22 20:05:16

demean

美[dɪmiːn] 英[dɪmiːn]

v. 贬低；降低

副词：demeaningly 过去式：demeaned 过去分词：demeaned 现在分词：demeaning 第三人称单数：demeans

近义词：behave，lower，abase，dishonor，putdown，degrade，disgrace，debase，humiliate，humble，takedown，

Verb

reduce in worth or character, usually verbally;
"She tends to put down younger women colleagues" "His critics took him down after the lecture"

用作动词(v.)

Ill never demean myself by doing something dishonorable.我决不会做什么不名誉的事来辱没自己。
You will demean yourself if you agree to the terms of the contract.要是你同意契约的条款，就等于瞧不起自己。
He felt he would demean himself if he replied to the scurrilous letter.他觉得如果他回复那封充满辱骂的信，会自贬身份。
I wouldnt demean myself by asking for charity.我决不低三下四地乞求施舍。
I wouldnt demean myself to ask for favours from them.我不会降低身分向他们求情。