| 词汇 | demean |
| 释义 | demean 1 ENTRIES FOUND: demean (verb) demean /dɪˈmiːn/ verb demeans; demeaned; demeaning demean /dɪˈmiːn/ verb demeans; demeaned; demeaning Learner's definition of DEMEAN [+ object] : to cause (someone or something) to seem less important or less worthy of respect贬低；贬损；有损…的尊严 He was careful not to demean [=debase, put down] his opponent, choosing instead to show him respect.他十分注意不去贬低对手，而是对其示以尊重。 Her statement demeans the hard work the group has done.她的表述贬低了团队所付出的辛勤劳动。 Their casual reaction demeans the seriousness of the problem. [=fails to treat the problem in an appropriately serious way]他们反应漫不经心，没能正确对待问题的严重性。 I refuse to demean myself by replying to these unjust accusations.我不想降低身份去回应这些不公正的指控。 — demeaning adjective [more demeaning; most demeaning] Our petty arguments are demeaning to us both.这些无意义的争吵有损于我们双方的形象。 His comment is demeaning to women.他的评论有损女性的人格。 He found the work demeaning. [=degrading]他觉得这份工作很不体面。 demeaning stereotypes有失身份的陈规 |
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