ignominious

• adj. 可耻的；下流的

词态变化

中文词源

来自ignominy,耻辱。

英文词源

ignominious (adj.)

early 15c., from Middle French ignominieux (14c.) or directly from Latin ignominiosus "disgraceful, shameful," from ignominia "loss of a (good) name," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + nomen (genitive nominis) "name" (see name). Influenced by Old Latin gnoscere "come to know." Related: Ignominiously; ignominiousness.

双语例句

1. He made one mistake and his career came to an ignominious end.

他犯了一个错误，他的事业就很不体面地结束了。

来自《权威词典》

2. The marriage was considered especially ignominious since she was of royal descent.

由于她出身王族,这门婚事被认为是奇耻大辱.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. The UN were faced with an ignominious withdrawal or a long - term military presence.

联合国要么选择不光彩地撤军,要么选择维持 长期 的驻军.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. Many thought that he was doomed to ignominious failure.

许多人认为他注定会极不光彩地失败。

来自辞典例句

5. It is an ignominious thing to attack others in the back.

在别人背后下刀子是一件非常不光彩的事.

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