| 单词 | humble |
| 释义 | humble (hʌmbəl ) Word forms: humbler , humblest , humbles , humbling , humbled 1. adjective A humble person is not proud and does not believe that they are better than other people. He gave a great performance, but he was very humble. Andy was a humble, courteous and gentle man. ...a humble apology. Synonyms: modest, meek, unassuming, unpretentious humbly adverb [ADVERB with verb] 'I'm a lucky man, undeservedly lucky,' he said humbly. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] People with low social status are sometimes described as humble. Spyros Latsis started his career as a humble fisherman in the Aegean. He came from a fairly humble, poor background. Synonyms: lowly, common, poor, mean 3. adjective A humble place or thing is ordinary and not special in any way. There are restaurants, both humble and expensive, that specialize in them. Varndell made his own reflector for these shots from a strip of humble kitchen foil. Synonyms: ordinary, common, commonplace 4. adjective People use humble in a phrase such as in my humble opinion as a polite way of emphasizing what they think, even though they do not feel humble about it. [politeness] It is, in my humble opinion, perhaps the best steak restaurant in Great Britain. humbly adverb [ADVERB before verb] So may I humbly suggest we all do something next time. Synonyms: meekly, modestly, respectfully, cap in hand 5. to eat humble pie phrase If you eat humble pie, you speak or behave in a way which tells people that you admit you were wrong about something. Anson was forced to eat humble pie and publicly apologise to her. 6. verb If you humble someone who is more important or powerful than you, you defeat them easily. ...the little car company that humbled the industry giants. [VERB noun] The fans could have cried as their team were humbled and humiliated in the first half. [VERB noun] Synonyms: humiliate, shame, disgrace, break 7. verb If something or someone humbles you, they make you realize that you are not as important or good as you thought you were. Ted's words humbled me. [VERB noun] I am sure millions of viewers were humbled by this story. [VERB noun] humbled adjective I came away very humbled and recognizing that I, for one, am not well-informed. humbling adjective Giving up an addiction is a humbling experience. Idioms: eat humble pie to admit that you have been wrong and apologize, especially in situations where this is humiliating or embarrassing for you The Queen's Press secretary resigned over his personal attack on the duchess. He was forced to eat humble pie and publicly apologise to the duchess. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: deeply humbled He added that he was beyond honoured and deeply humbled to have his support. Times, Sunday Times In response, the president said he was 'both surprised and deeply humbled' by the award. Times, Sunday Times After his illness, the kindness and compassion that he received from his friends and loved ones led him to become deeply humbled and turn to religion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Well to do, but extremely humble (just like her husband). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many breeders of gerenuks and zoologists have described gerenuks as being extremely humble animals, always helping fellow gerenuks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He feels extremely humbled by all the support he has received; all the backing that we've received. Times, Sunday Times The retail empire posted sales of 590.3m and operating profits of 48.5m this year, an impressive feat considering its humble origins. Times, Sunday Times This unprepossessing mare must defy her own humble origins and much more besides. Times, Sunday Times A blue-collar car with humble origins that can mix it with the blue bloods. Times, Sunday Times The humble origins of this massive online database start long before the internet. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He also reminded the onlookers of his humble origins. Times, Sunday Times Those close to the club describe him as quiet, a 'humble person who loves football'. Times, Sunday Times He was a very humble person, very charismatic. Times, Sunday Times Let's hope he becomes a better and a more humble person as a result. Times, Sunday Times He was a genuinely humble person who spent his long life drawing public attention to himself. Christianity Today I am a humble person, a feeling person. The Sun But he was the humble servant of both in his status as an angel.... Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When you have achieved your great triumph, take all the treasures for yourself; as to your humble servant, grant him only the annual revenue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I will become your humble servant and serve you. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They were made to act as humble servants of the revolution. Times, Sunday Times Back to the humble servant's role. The Times Literary Supplement The movie helmsman has come from a humble start. The Sun After a humble start at local flea markets, the company launched its first online store to the public in 2003. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The federation after a humble start achieved a substantial number of members and kept on growing with an impressive membership of 123 affiliated styles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although it began with a humble start, the camp quickly gained a reputation in the area for its impeccable care. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The great dishes of many countries have had humble starts. Times, Sunday Times Only a few satellite dishes and jagged roofs indicated my humble surroundings. Times, Sunday Times In these otherwise humble surroundings, such a grandiose structure looks utterly out of place, as though it has landed from outer space. Times, Sunday Times In these more humble surroundings, a shouty sports car will make you look like a cross between an estate agent and a hedge-fund bonus blower. Times, Sunday Times Not the best course per se; nor the one in the most humble surroundings but the best combination of the two. Times, Sunday Times The start was in humble surroundings. Times, Sunday Times And each of whom, in my humble opinion, is gifted and talented in real and measurable and endurable ways. THE CALLIGRAPHER (2003) This new freedom offers the opportunity of choice and was, in my humble opinion, worth fighting for. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Choose a white form if you want to add a bit more light to proceedings but, in my humble opinion, speckled purple is the best. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Translations: Chinese: 谦虚的, 轻易击败重要或强大对手 Japanese: 謙虚な, 敗北させる |
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