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demean 1 AHD[dĭ-mēnʹ] D.J.[dɪˈmiːn]K.K.[dɪˈmin]v.tr.（及物动词）de.meaned, de.mean.ing, de.means - To conduct or behave (oneself) in a particular manner:刻意：蓄意以某种特定姿态行动：demeaned themselves well in class.他们刻意使自己在班上表现良好
- Middle English demeinen [to govern] 中古英语 demeinen [统治]
- from Old French demener 源自 古法语 demener
- de- [de-] de- [前缀，表示“完全”]
- mener [to conduct] from Latin mināre [to drive (animals)] from minārī [to threaten] from minae [threats] * see men- 2mener [处理] 源自 拉丁语 mināre [驱赶（动物）] 源自 minārī [威胁] 源自 minae [威胁] * 参见 men- 2
demean 2 AHD[dĭ-mēnʹ] D.J.[dɪˈmiːn]K.K.[dɪˈmin]v.tr.（及物动词）de.meaned, de.mean.ing, de.means - To debase, as in dignity or social standing:贬抑：在尊严或社会地位上受到贬低：professionals who feel demeaned by unskilled work.感觉受到非技术性的侮辱的专业人员
- To humble (oneself).See Synonyms at degrade 谦逊：降低（自己的）身份 参见 degrade
- de- de-
- mean 2mean2
demeanʹingly adv.（副词） |