"lower in dignity," c. 1600, perhaps from de- "down" + mean (adj.) and modeled on debase. Indistinguishable in some uses from obsolete demean (see demeanor) which influenced it and may be its true source. Related: Demeaned; demeaning.
双语例句
1. I wasn't going to demean myself by acting like a suspicious wife.
我不会表现得像个疑神疑鬼的妻子一样自贬身价。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I wouldn't demean myself by asking for charity.
我决不低三下四地乞求施舍。
来自《权威词典》
3. Don't demean yourself by telling such obvious lies.
你不要用这种明显的谎言自贬人格.
来自辞典例句
4. Such lier will demean you.
这样的谎言会贬低你的身份.
来自辞典例句
5. He find it demean to ask his wife to support the family.
