self-effacing

adjective

UK/ˌself.ɪˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/
US/ˌself.ɪˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/

Definitions of self-effacing adjective

  1. Not drawing attention to oneself; having a modest demeanor.

    不愛出風頭的;謙虛的

    • Despite receiving numerous accolades, the scientist remained self-effacing.

      儘管獲得了無數的讚譽,這位科學家依然保持謙遜。

    • She was known for her self-effacing nature and willingness to help others.

      她以謙遜的性格和樂於助人的態度聞名。

    • His colleagues admired him for his self-effacing manner in public settings.

      他的同事們都欣賞他在公共場合中的謙遜態度。