shame

• 动词，指使某人感到羞耻、丢脸或难堪，常通过公开揭露或批评的方式。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel embarrassment, disgrace, or humiliation, often through public exposure or criticism.

1. Cause to feel shameB2formal

   To make someone feel embarrassed, guilty, or humiliated.

   使羞愧

   • His actions shamed his entire family.
   • She shamed him for his rude behavior in public.
   • The teacher shamed the student for cheating on the test.

   同义词abashchagrindiscomfitdisgracedishonorembarrasshumiliatemortify

   反义词creditdignifyglorifyhonorpraise

2. Bring dishonor uponB2formal

   To bring disgrace or dishonor to someone or something.

   使蒙羞

   • The scandal shamed the once-respected institution.
   • He shamed his country by breaking the law abroad.
   • Their poor sportsmanship shamed the entire team.

   同义词blackendegradediscreditdisgracedishonorhumiliatesullytainttarnish

   反义词acclaimcommendcreditdignifyesteemexaltglorifyhonorpraiserespect

3. Outdo or surpassB2informal

   To outperform or surpass someone in a way that makes them feel inferior.

   胜过

   • She shamed all the other runners with her incredible speed.
   • His cooking skills shamed everyone else in the kitchen.
   • The new employee shamed the veterans with her efficiency.

   同义词eclipseexceloutdooutshineovershadowsurpass