humble

• 对自己的重要性评价低或态度谦逊的；不骄傲、不自大的。也可表示地位低微或简朴的。

Showing or having a modest or low estimate of one's own importance; not proud or arrogant.

1. Modest about one's importanceB1formal

   Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

   谦逊

   • Despite his success, he remained humble.
   • She gave a humble speech thanking her team.
   • A humble person does not boast about their achievements.

   同义词diffidentmeekmodestself-deprecatingself-effacingunassertiveunassumingunpretentious

   反义词arrogantboastfulconceitedegotisticalhaughtyproudvain

2. Low in rank or statusB2formal

   Of low social, administrative, or political rank.

   卑微

   • He came from a humble background.
   • She started her career in a humble position.
   • The family lived in a humble cottage.

   同义词commoninferiorlowlyminormodestobscureordinaryplainsubordinateunassumingunpretentious

   反义词aristocraticexaltedhighnobleproud

3. Simple or unpretentiousB2formal

   Not large, elaborate, or expensive; simple.

   朴素的

   • They offered us a humble meal of bread and soup.
   • The hotel was humble but clean and comfortable.
   • He made a humble apology for his mistake.

   同义词lowlymodestplainsimpleunassumingunpretentious

   反义词elaborateextravagantgrandioselavishluxuriousopulentostentatiouspretentious

• 动词，表示使某人感到不那么重要或骄傲，或贬低某人的地位或尊严。

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel less important or proud, or to lower someone's status or dignity.

1. Lower in status or prideB2formal

   To make someone feel less important or proud; to lower someone's dignity or self-esteem.

   贬低

   • The defeat humbled the champion.
   • His arrogance was humbled by the criticism.
   • The experience humbled her and made her more grateful.

   同义词abasechastencrushdeflatedegradedemeanhumiliatemortifysubdue

   反义词aggrandizedignifyelevateexalthonorpraise

2. Show respect or submissionB2formal

   To express or show a modest or deferential attitude.

   谦卑

   • He humbled himself before the king.
   • She humbly asked for forgiveness.
   • They humbled themselves in prayer.

   同义词bowdefergrovelkowtowsubmityield

   反义词boastbragstrutswagger