| 释义 |
self-effacing
ˌself-efˈfacing /ˌself.ɪˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/ adjective
► F0 not making yourself noticeable, or not trying to get the attention of other people: » The captain was typically self-effacing when questioned about the team's successes, giving credit to the other players.→ SYNONYM MODEST(Cf. ↑modest) (QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL)Thesaurus+: ↑Shy and modest , ↑Anxious and worriedself-effacement /-mənt/ noun [U]
Thesaurus+: ↑Shy and modest , ↑Anxious and worriedself-effacingly /-li/ adverb
Thesaurus+: ↑Shy and modest , ↑Anxious and worried |