demean [di'mi:n]

英汉解释

vt. 贬低...的身分；举止

同义词

v. degrade，disgrace，put down，take down

参考例句

1. The official demeaned himself by accepting the bribe.
这名官员因受贿而辱没自己。
2. He find it demean to ask his wife to support the family.
他觉得让妻子来养家口有损他的面子。
3. Never insult, embarrass, shame, yell at or otherwise demean a person.
所以，千万不要对一个人进行侮辱、羞辱或者对其大吼，让其尴尬等。

英英解释

v.
  1. reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

网络释义

demean
贬抑,降低; 举止; 降低; 自贬;
Staff elegant demean
员工风采;