humble ： 形容词 a. 1.谦逊的;谦恭的 Many famous people are surprisingly humble. 许多知名人士都出奇地谦恭. 2.(身份,地位等)低下的,卑微的 He is of humble birth. 他出身卑微. 3.(东西)粗糙的,简陋的 The family lived in a humble cottage. 这户人家住在一所简陋的农舍里. 及物动词 vt. 1.使谦卑 He had to humble himself in the presence of the prince. 他在王子面前只得低声下气. 2.使地位降低;使威信扫地 His failure in the competition humbled him. 竞赛失利使他丢了脸.
