demeans; demeaned; demeaning
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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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His comment is demeaning to women.他的评论有损女性的人格。
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He found the work demeaning. [=degrading]他觉得这份工作很不体面。
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demeaning stereotypes有失身份的陈规