"demeans" in Chinese (Simplified)
贬低侮辱
Definition
通过不尊重或恶劣的方式,使某人感到自尊受损或被贬低。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于正式或严肃语境。多用于描述因他人或自身行为导致尊严受损。常和自己或他人作主语区分,不等同于 'demand'(要求)。
Examples
He never demeans his coworkers.
他从不**贬低**同事。
It demeans people to be treated unfairly.
被不公平对待会让人**感到被贬低**。
Making fun of others demeans you.
嘲笑别人会让你**降低自己**的身价。
She refuses to do work that demeans her talents.
她拒绝做任何会**贬低**她才能的工作。
No one should accept behavior that demeans them.
没人应该接受让自己**被贬低**的行为。
Talking down to students demeans the whole learning experience.
用居高临下的态度对待学生,会**贬低**整个学习体验。