humble
英 /ˈhʌmbəl/ 美 /ˈhʌmbəl/
- adj. 谦逊的Not believing or acting as though you are better than others.
- adj. 简陋的；地位低微的Simple or low in social position, wealth, or importance.
- v. 使谦逊；使认识到不足To make someone feel less proud or important.
Despite winning the prize, she remained humble and thanked everyone.
尽管获了奖，她依然谦逊，并向所有人表示感谢。
Effective leaders remain humble enough to acknowledge mistakes and learn from colleagues with different backgrounds and experiences.
优秀的领导者保持谦逊，愿意承认错误，并向背景和经历不同的同事学习。
搭配
remain humble 保持谦逊humble origins 卑微的出身a humble home 简陋的家in my humble opinion 依我拙见
辨析提示
谦逊是humble；不要与“羞辱”humiliate混淆。
词族
humbly (adv.)、humility (n.)、humbleness (n.)
近义 modest、unassuming
反义 arrogant、conceited
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