humble

[US]/ˈhʌmbl/
[UK]/ˈhʌmbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. 谦虚的, 谦逊的 低下的, 卑微的
vt. 使谦恭, 使卑下
Word Forms
第三人称单数humbles
过去式humbled
现在分词humbling
过去分词humbled

Phrases & Collocations

humble beginnings

谦逊的起点

Example Sentences

the humble (sensitive) plant

含羞草

a man of humble origin

出身卑贱的人

with a humble and contrite heart

怀着谦恭并悔罪的心情

your humble workaday PC.

你那台低档又普通的个人电脑。

He is a man of humble birth.

他出身卑微。

We live in a humble cottage.

我们住在一所简陋的小屋里。

Welcome to my humble dwelling.

欢迎光临寒舍。

The general rose from humble beginnings.

那位将军出身微贱。

of Swedish birth; of humble birth.

瑞典血统;低微的出身

I felt very humble when meeting her.

遇到她时我觉得很卑微。

she came from a humble, unprivileged background.

她的出身卑微贫穷。

he built the business empire from humble beginnings.

他从小生意开始逐步建立了这个商业王国。

your most humble servant, George Porter.

您最卑微的仆人,乔治•波特。

Real-world Examples

I grew up with strong parents and humble people in humble places.

我的父母很坚强,人也很卑微,生活在卑微的地方。

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

I am humbled to meet in physicality.

我非常荣幸能见到你们。

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

But even this humble target now looks tough.

但即使只是实现这个简单可行的目标目前也看来举步维艰。

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And I'm I'm humbled and excited.

我很高兴,又深感责任重大。

Source: Listening Digest

Remember, stay humble, stay hungry. I'm Coy Wire.

记住,保持谦逊,保持饥渴,我是Coy Wire。

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Her beginnings, though, were quite humble.

不过,她的出身并不显赫。

Source: Chronicle of Contemporary Celebrities

Leonard, prepare to be humbled Leonard and weep at the glory of my genius.

你就准备在我天才的光辉下自愧不如,泪流满面吧。

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

And most importantly, they keep you humble throughout the learning process.

最重要的是,在整个学习过程中能使你保持谦虚。

Source: Science in Life

In law cases he championed the poor, the humble.

在法律诉讼中他支持穷人和弱者。

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

He looked very humble and very grateful.

它的样子非常谦卑,满含感激。

Source: Charlotte's Web

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