| 释义 |
hum·ble /ˈhʌmbl/ a. | vt. | phr.
I a.
1. 地位(或身份)低下的，卑贱的
a humble job 低贱的职业
a man of humble origin 出身卑微者
2. 谦逊的，谦虚的
Many famous people are surprisingly humble. 许多名人出人意料地谦虚。
3. 谦恭地提出的；恭顺的，卑躬屈膝的
in my humble opinion 按愚见
in my own humble estimation 据鄙人的估计
a humble apology 低声下气的道歉
Why were you so humble in the manager's office? 在经理室时你为什么如此卑躬屈膝?
4. 低劣的；简陋的
a humble but comfortable house 简陋但舒适的房子
eat a humble meal 吃便饭
II vt.
1. 使谦逊；使谦恭；羞辱
humble oneself 低声下气
The examination results humbled him. 考试成绩使他丢脸。
2. 降低…的地位，使卑贱；消灭…的力量(或锐气)；使威信扫地; [常用被动语态] 彻底击败(原先被认为是很有优势的对手)
humble one's enemy in a battle 在战斗中挫敌人的锐气
humble sb.'s pride 打掉某人的傲气
The mighty man shall be humbled. 权力极大的人终将变得卑贱。
[OFr < L humilis low < humus ground] phr. my humble abode 寒舍 Your humble servant 〈古〉〈谑〉[用在信尾表示客气]你忠实的朋友 |