demean

US /dɪˈmiːn/
UK /dɪˈmiːn/
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1.

贬低, 有失身份

cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something)

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He felt demeaned by the way his boss spoke to him.
他觉得老板和他说话的方式贬低了他。
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Such behavior would demean the office of the president.
这种行为会贬低总统的职位。
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degradehumiliatebelittleabasedisgrace
:
exaltdignifyelevatehonoruplift