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humiliation的意思

humiliation
英式音标[hjʊ,mɪlɪ'eʃən]
美式英标[,hjuːmɪlɪ'eɪʃn]

基本解释

n. 丢脸,耻辱;蒙羞;谦卑

英文词源

humiliation (n.)
late 14c., from Late Latin humiliationem (nominative humiliatio) "humbling, humiliation," noun of action from past participle stem of humiliare "to humble," from humilis "humble" (see humble).

实用例句

1. She faced the humiliation of discussing her husband's affair.
她面临要谈及丈夫外遇的羞辱。
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2. He is constantly on guard against any threat of humiliation.
他时刻提防着任何有辱尊严之事。
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3. The result is a humiliation for the prime minister.
这一结果让首相出丑。
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4. They frequently plumb the depths of loneliness, humiliation and despair.
他们常常陷入孤独、屈辱和绝望的深渊。
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5. He was forced to face the ultimate humiliation the next morning.
第二天一早他被迫面对那个莫大的耻辱.
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