deigns

英 [deɪnz] 美 [deɪnz]

v.  屈尊，俯就，降低身份(做某事)
deign的第三人称单数

柯林斯词典

  1. VERB 屈尊;俯就;降低身份
    If you say that someone deigned to do something, you are expressing your disapproval of the fact that they did it unwillingly, because they thought they were too important to do it.
    1. At last, Harper deigned to speak...
      哈珀终于赏脸开了口。
    2. Weatherby didn't deign to reply.
      韦瑟比不屑回答。
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双语例句

  1. "Sire, the kindness your majesty deigns to evince towards me is a recompense which so far surpasses my utmost ambition that I have nothing more to ask for."
    “陛下，陛下对我的仁慈已超过了我所希望的最高报偿，我已别无所求了。”
  2. There are unusual stories and deigns of ancient buildings regarding the western cultures and history connecting China and the old living styles yet to be told and discussed.
    有不同的故事与关于西方的文化和历史连接着被讲述与讨论的中国和旧的生活方式。
  3. She scarcely deigns a glance at me.
    她简直不屑看我一眼。
  4. LF she deigns to reply to my letter, I'll be extremely surprised.
    要是她屈尊复信，我会感到极其意外的。
  5. "And now," he said," may I inquire what are the orders with which your majesty deigns to honor me?"
    “现在，”他说，“我能问一下：陛下还有什么命令赐我去执行吗？”
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