I wouldn't demean myself by asking for charity.我决不低三下四地乞求施舍。Don't demean yourself by telling such obvious lies.你不要用这种明显的谎言自贬人格.Such lier will demean you.这样的谎言会贬低你的身份....
The Swiss wanted to discourage an inflow of foreign money.瑞士人想要阻止外资流入。He put the case to the Saudi Foreign Minister.他把这起事件向沙特外长作了说明。The Foreign Office in London has expressed surprise at these allegations.位于伦敦的英国外交部对这些说法...
a barrel bound with iron hoops用铁箍箍紧的桶He had the duty receptionist almost jumping through hoops for him. But to no avail.值班的接待员几乎为他费尽了力气，但还是没用。Hoops in Paris were wider this season and skirts were shorter.在巴黎,这个季节的裙圈比较宽大,...