humiliation

英 [hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃn]

美 [hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃn]

n.  耻辱; 屈辱; 丢脸; 蒙羞; 丢脸的事; 尴尬的场合

复数：humiliations　

CET6

Collins.2 / BNC.7713 / COCA.7690

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 耻辱;屈辱;丢脸;蒙羞
  Humiliationis the embarrassment and shame you feel when someone makes you appear stupid, or when you make a mistake in public.
  1. She faced the humiliation of discussing her husband's affair.
     她面临要谈及丈夫外遇的羞辱。
• N-COUNT 丢脸的事;尴尬的场合
  Ahumiliationis an occasion or a situation in which you feel embarrassed and ashamed.
  1. The result is a humiliation for the prime minister.
     这一结果让首相出丑。

英英释义

noun

• depriving one of self-esteem
  Synonym:abasement
• an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
  1. he had to undergo one humiliation after another
  Synonym:mortification
• strong feelings of embarrassment
  Synonym:chagrinmortification
• state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

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