demeaning
英 [dɪˈmiːnɪŋ]
美 [dɪˈmiːnɪŋ]
adj. 降低身份的; 失去尊严的
v. 降低身份; 失去尊重; 贬低; 贬损; 使失尊严
demean的现在分词
现在分词：demeaning
BNC.20201 / COCA.15952
牛津词典
adj.
- 降低身份的；失去尊严的
putting sb in a position that does not give them the respect that they should have- He found it demeaning to work for his former employee.
他觉得为自己以前的雇员工作有失体面。
- He found it demeaning to work for his former employee.
柯林斯词典
- ADJ-GRADED 降低身份的;贬低的;贬损的
Something that isdemeaningmakes people have less respect for the person who is treated in that way, or who does that thing.- ...demeaning sexist comments...
侮辱性的性别歧视言论 - Aid, however it is obtained, is demeaning to the recipients.
不管救助是如何取得的，对受益人来说都不是很光彩的事。
- ...demeaning sexist comments...
英英释义
adj
- causing awareness of your shortcomings
- golf is a humbling game
双语例句
- What can managers do to maintain control but do so in a way that isn't demeaning to employees?
管理者应该做些什么才是既保证这种控制同时又不降低员工身份？ - That advertisement is demeaning to women.
那份广告有损妇女身分。 - To refrain from the use of abusive, demeaning or humiliating language and opinions in oral or written communication with attorneys, parties, and witnesses.
在与律师、当事人以及证人的口头或书面交流中避免辱骂性的、贬损性的或羞辱性的语言或意见。 - He found it demeaning to work for his former employee.
他觉得为自己以前的雇员工作有失体面。 - In order to escape that demeaning ridicule and reclaim my dignity, I decided to run for Vice President the USA.
为了逃避那些有损形象的嘲弄和维护自己的尊严，我决定竞选美国副总统。 - Although the majority of lawyers prosecuted have been acquitted, the long, demeaning process of investigation is severe punishment.
社论说，虽然多数被起诉的律师最终被宣布无罪，但冗长侮辱性的调查已经是很严厉的惩罚了。 - But executives at Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald's say the definition is demeaning to its workers and say they'll ask dictionary editors to amend the definition.
但总部位于伊利诺斯州OakBrook的麦当劳的管理人员称，这个定义是对麦当劳员工的贬低；并表示他们将要求词典的编辑对这一注释进行修改。 - He is prepared to accept any remunerative chore, however demeaning.
不管多么低贱的杂活只要有报酬他都愿意干。 - Refrain from demeaning self talk. Instead, remind yourself that you normally make very few mistakes.
不要认为自言自语会有损形象，时常提醒自己其实你犯的错已经很少了。 - One of them even dared insulting me and I had to delete her comment because it was really disrespectful and demeaning.
其中一人甚至不敢侮辱我，我不得不删除她的说法，因为实在不尊重和贬低。