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单词 demeans
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demean1 /di-mēnˈ/

transitive verb

To lower in status, reputation, or (often reflexive) dignity

ORIGIN: Prob on the analogy of debase, from de- (1) and mean

demean2 /di-mēnˈ/

transitive verb
  1. To bear, behave or conduct (reflexive)
  2. To treat (Spenser, etc)
  3. To ill-treat (Spenser, etc; obsolete Scot)
noun (Spenser demaineˈ, demayneˈ or demeaneˈ)
  1. Air, bearing
  2. Treatment
ORIGIN: OFr demener, from de- (intensive) and mener to lead, from L mināre to drive, orig from minārī to threaten

demeanour or (N American) demeanˈor /di-mēnˈər/ (Spenser demeasnure) noun

  1. Behaviour
  2. Manner towards another

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