mortify

• 动词，指使某人感到极度羞辱、难堪或丢脸，有时也指通过克己或苦行来抑制欲望。

A verb used to express the act of causing someone to feel extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.

1. Subdue bodily desiresC1formal

   To practice self-denial or discipline over one's physical appetites and urges, often for religious or spiritual reasons.

   克制肉体欲望

   • The monk chose to mortify his flesh through fasting and prayer.
   • Some ascetics mortify their bodies to achieve spiritual purity.
   • He believed he had to mortify his worldly desires to find inner peace.

   同义词chastenchastisecontrolcurbdisciplinerestrainsubduesuppress

   反义词gratifyindulgesatisfy

2. Restrain or controlC1formal

   To hold something within limits; to subdue or control an impulse or appetite.

   克制

   • She tried to mortify her anger during the heated debate.
   • He mortified his ambition to focus on his family.
   • The strict rules were designed to mortify any rebellious tendencies.

   同义词bridlechastencheckcontrolcurbdisciplinerestrainsubduesuppresstame

   反义词gratifyindulgepampersatisfyspoil

3. Cause shame or embarrassmentB2formal

   To make someone feel extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.

   使感到羞辱

   • His public criticism mortified her deeply.
   • I was mortified when I tripped on stage in front of everyone.
   • The mistake mortified the entire team.

   同义词abashchagrindiscomfitembarrasshumblehumiliateshame

   反义词comfortdignifyhonorpraiserespect

4. Undergo tissue deathC2formalmedical

   To become affected by necrosis, where living tissue dies, often due to injury or disease.

   发生坏死

   • The wound became infected and the surrounding tissue began to mortify.
   • If left untreated, the frostbitten fingers may mortify.
   • The doctor warned that the damaged tissue could mortify without proper care.

   同义词gangrenenecrosesphacelate