"humble" in Chinese (Simplified)
谦逊的朴素的
Definition
如果一个人很谦逊,他不会表现得自己比别人更好或更重要。这个词也可以形容某物朴素、简单,不昂贵也不显眼。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
用于性格时通常是褒义,'a humble person' 表示谦虚、有分寸。用于事物时,常见搭配有 'humble home' 和 'humble beginnings'。不要和 'humiliated' 混淆,后者表示感到丢脸、被羞辱。
Examples
She is very humble, even after winning the prize.
她非常**谦逊**,即使在获奖之后也是如此。
They live in a humble house near the river.
他们住在河边一所**朴素的**房子里。
He gave a humble answer and thanked everyone.
他给出了一个**谦逊的**回答,并感谢了大家。
For someone so successful, he's surprisingly humble.
像他这么成功的人,居然出奇地**谦逊**。
She came from humble beginnings but built an amazing career.
她出身**卑微**,却建立了令人惊叹的事业。
He stayed humble and never acted like a star.
他一直很**谦逊**,从不摆明星架子。