demean的词源

英文词源

demean (v.)

"lower in dignity," c. 1600, perhaps from de- "down" + mean (adj.) and modeled on debase. Indistinguishable in some uses from obsolete demean (see demeanor) which influenced it and may be its true source. Related: Demeaned; demeaning.

中文词源

demean：贬低，贬损

de-, 向下。mean,下贱的。即使下贱，贬损。比较debase.

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