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词汇 self-depreciation
释义 self-depreciation
noun[ U ]
uk /ˌself.dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌself.dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
behaviour in which someone tries to make themselves, their abilities, or their achievements seem less important: 自贬;自嘲
She has a propensity for misadventure and a gift for self-depreciation.
He is warm and engaging, his conversation full of self-depreciation and easy laughter. 他热情而迷人,他的谈话充满了自嘲和轻松的笑声。
Synonym
self-deprecation
With characteristic self-depreciation, he says he was given the award for "being cheerful".
His relentless self-depreciation renders the book pretty much critic-proof.
There was more self-depreciation, plus a refreshing hint of self-awareness, to come.
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reticently
retiring
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shyness
unassuming
wallflower
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