mortifies
[ˈmɔ:təˌfaɪz]

v.

使受辱( mortify的第三人称单数 )；伤害（人的感情）；克制；抑制（肉体、情感等）

英英释义

mortify[ 'mɔ:tifai ]

• v.
  • practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
  • hold within limits and control

    "mortify the flesh"

    同义词：subduecricify

  • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

    同义词：humiliatechagrinhumbleabase

  • undergo necrosis

    同义词：necrosegangrenesphacelate

双语例句

1. The knowledge of future evils mortified the present felicities.
   对未来苦难的了解压抑了目前的喜悦。
2. He felt mortified for his mistake.
   他对自己的过失深感羞愧。

权威例句

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