cheapen
v
1 [Tn] (cause sth to) become cheap or cheaper 减价
cheapen the cost of sth 降低某事物的价钱.
2 [Tn] make (oneself/sth) less worthy of respect; degrade 降低(自己[某事物])的身价; 贬低
It's only cheapening yourself to behave like that. 那样做只能使你自贬身价.
🗣️ 情景例句
Why do you want to resign your position as secretary?
你为什么想辞去秘书的职务?
How about this instead?
不然这样好不好?
Shylock, how can you hope for mercy yourself when you show none?