顾老师英语课堂
基本释义:使谦卑;贬低;降低
词源:源自古法语 abaisser,由 a- + baisser(降低)组成
使人感到卑微或降低自尊
降低某人或某物的地位或价值
使某物在物理或抽象层面下降
"abas"的核心概念是"降低",具体翻译需根据上下文决定。注意区分"abas"与"humiliate"(羞辱)的程度差异。
The scandal abased the politician.
She refused to abase herself before the king.
Inflation abased the purchasing power.
丑闻贬低了这位政治家的地位。
她拒绝在国王面前卑躬屈膝。
通货膨胀降低了购买力。
呃-贝斯(重读"贝斯")
呃-贝斯(重读"贝斯")
自我贬低,卑躬屈膝
挫伤某人的自尊
降低价值
He abased to apologize. (错误)
正确:He abased himself by apologizing.
The price was abased. (被动语态不常见)
更自然:The price dropped significantly.
1. 皇帝强迫囚犯们卑躬屈膝。
2. 诬告贬低了他的社会地位。
3. 不要为一时之利而降低你的原则。
1. He abased himself by admitting his mistake.
2. The news caused the stock markets to drop.
3. 读作[əˈbeɪs](重音在第二音节)