demean

動詞

1. 1

   貶低、貶損、羞辱

   Such comments demean the people who work hardest here.

   這種言論貶低了在這裡最努力工作的人。

2. 2

   自貶身分、降低格調常與 oneself 連用

   I refuse to demean myself by begging for that job.

   我不願自貶身分去乞求那份工作。