单词：demeans
音标：[dɪˈmi:nz] ；
v. 使降低身份, 使卑下( demean的第三人称单数 )
v reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
demean的用法和样例：
例句
用作动词(v.)
- I'll 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 wouldn't demean myself by asking for charity.我决不低三下四地乞求施舍。
- I wouldn't demean myself to ask for favours from them.我不会降低身分向他们求情。
经典引文
The Prince Borghese certainly demeans himself like a kind and liberal gentleman.
出自：N. HawthorneCould a girl so far demean herself as to ask for love?
出自：W. BlackThat demeans them into something trivial.
出自：M. Bradbury
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