the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect;
\\\"he had to undergo one humiliation after another\\\"
(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
造句
用作名詞(n.)
It is our nation\\\'s mortification. 這是我們國家的恥辱。
To his mortification, he was criticized by the manager. 他被經理批評，感到很難堪。
To my mortification, my manuscript was rejected. 使我感到失面子的是,我的稿件被退了回來。
常用短語
mortify
使 ... 受辱
self-mortification
自我禁欲
mortification of the flesh
禁欲
組詞
There\\\'s no virtue in any mortification, either of the flesh or the spirit.