Demean



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 贬抑, 降低
• ［英］ v. 贬抑, 降低 ( to lower in status or character; degrade; humble)
• ［记］ de+mean ( 低下) -> 使低下 -> 贬抑, mean本身是一个单词
• ［例］ Such behaviour demeans you in my eyes.

Webster Collegiate

I. transitive verb (demeaned; demeaning)

• Etymology: Middle English demenen, from Anglo-French demener to conduct, from de- + mener to lead, from Latin minare to drive, from minari to threaten — more at mount
• Date: 14th century
• to conduct or behave (oneself) usually in a proper manner

II. transitive verb (demeaned; demeaning)

• Etymology: de- + ［sup］1［/sup］mean
• Date: 1601
• to lower in character, status, or reputation

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