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demean

/dɪˈmin/

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1 · v.

to lower someone's dignity or status

贬低；羞辱

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She refused to demean her colleagues to win favor.
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她拒绝为了讨好别人而贬低同事。
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Pronunciation: /dɪˈmin/

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