lowly

• 形容某人或某物地位、等级或价值低下；也指谦逊、不张扬、朴实的。

Describes someone or something that is low in status, rank, or importance; humble or modest.

1. Humble or modestB2formal

   Having a low rank, position, or social status; not proud or arrogant.

   卑微的

   • He came from a lowly background but achieved great success.
   • She remained lowly despite her fame and fortune.
   • The lowly servant performed his duties without complaint.

   同义词basecommonhumbleignoblelowbornmeekmenialmodestobscureordinaryplainplebeianself-effacingunassumingunpretentious

   反义词arroganthaughtyhigh-rankingloftyproudsuperior

2. Inferior or unimportantB2formal

   Of a low or inferior quality or status; not significant.

   低微

   • The lowly clerk was overlooked for promotion.
   • They lived in a lowly cottage on the outskirts of town.
   • His lowly position in the company meant he had little influence.

   同义词basehumbleignobleinferiorinsignificantlowmeanmenialobscureunimportant

   反义词exaltedhighimportantnoblesuperior