demeaned

v.贬低；降低

I'll never demean myself by doing something dishonorable. 我决不会做什么不名誉的事来辱没自己。

You will demean yourself if you agree to the terms of the contract. 要是你同意契约的条款，就等于瞧不起自己。

I wouldn't demean myself by asking for charity. 我决不低三下四地乞求施舍。

I wouldn't demean myself to ask for favours from them. 我不会降低身分向他们求情。