"demeaning" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 贬低的
• 侮辱性的

Definition

让某人感到不尊重、贬低其地位或变得没有价值的事情。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Demeaning” 多用于正式场合，表述使人尊严受损的言语、举动或工作。常见搭配：'demeaning job'（侮辱性的工作）、'demeaning comments'（侮辱性言论）。注意不要和 'demanding'（要求高的）混淆。

Examples

He found the task demeaning and refused to do it.

他觉得这项任务很**贬低人**，拒绝去做。

Cleaning toilets all day can feel demeaning.

整天打扫厕所会让人觉得很**侮辱性**。

She left because her boss made demeaning comments.

她离开了，因为老板说了**侮辱性**的话。

I can't believe they expect us to do such demeaning work for so little pay.

真不敢相信他们让我们做这么**贬低人**的工作还只给这么点钱。

Some reality shows are criticized for putting contestants through demeaning challenges.

有些真人秀因让选手参加**侮辱性**的挑战而受到批评。

It's so demeaning when people talk down to you like you can't understand.

当别人像你听不懂似的和你说话，真的很**侮辱人**。