mortify
US /ˈmɔːr.t̬ə.faɪ/
UK /ˈmɔː.tɪ.faɪ/
動詞
1.
使羞愧, 使蒙受屈辱
to cause someone to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated
範例:
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It would mortify me to have to sing in public.
在公共場合唱歌會讓我感到羞愧。
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Her parents were mortified by her behavior at the party.
她的父母對她在派對上的行為感到羞愧。
2.
克制, 抑制
to subdue (the body or its needs and desires) by self-denial or discipline
範例:
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Monks would often mortify their flesh through fasting and other ascetic practices.
僧侶們常透過禁食和其他苦行來克制肉體。
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He sought to mortify his worldly desires through prayer and meditation.
他試圖透過祈禱和冥想來克制世俗慾望。
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