self-abasement

Definitions

Common Collocations

• 1.act of self-abasement自我贬低之举
• 2.ritual self-abasement仪式性自我惩罚
• 3.[public self-abasement]公开自我贬低
• 4.self-abasement and penance自我惩罚与赎罪

Example Sentences

• 1.

  His constant self-abasement made it difficult for colleagues to respect him.

• 2.

  The monk's self-abasement was a spiritual practice meant to cultivate humility.

• 3.

  Therapy helped her recognize that self-abasement was not the same as genuine humility.