humbleness
UKˈhʌmb(ə)lnəsUSˈhʌmb(ə)lnəs
Meaning
1n.
谦逊;谦卑;粗陋
Usage
His humbleness despite his great achievements earned him widespread respect.
尽管成就非凡,他的谦逊为他赢得了广泛的尊重。
The hut was a study in humbleness, with its simple design and lack of decoration.
这小屋以其朴素的设计和毫无装饰的特点,堪称简陋的典范。
She accepted the award with genuine humbleness, thanking her team and mentors.
她以真诚的谦逊接受了奖项,并感谢了她的团队和导师们。
Etymology
该词的根源可追溯至拉丁语中意指“土地”的 humus。 humble 一词的本义是“低矮的”,如同匍匐于大地之上,后引申为社会地位或心态上的“卑微、谦逊”。后缀 -ness 则将其转化为名词,指代“谦卑”这种品质或状态。其词义演变生动体现了从具体(地势低)到抽象(态度谦)的隐喻过程。