1. Man should know his own self and recognized that which leads unto loftiness or lowness , glory or abasement, wealth or poverty. 人类应认识自我，认清导致其高尚或卑下，光荣或耻辱，富有或贫穷的根源。
2. The lower needs of the counselors were aggression, exhibition, deference, abasement and heterosexuality, the higher ones were introspection, nurse and change. 咨询师较低的需要倾向是攻击、表现、顺从、谦卑、异性恋，较高的需要倾向是省察、扶助、变异。
3. Other commentators…are falling all over themselves to admit being mistaken…They think such self - abasement proves candor, honesty, humility. Wrong. It shows weakness. 其他新闻评论员……过分殷勤地认错……他们以为作贱自己可以证明他们的坦白、诚实、谦卑。错了，这是软弱的表现。
英英解释
n.
1. a low or downcast state
2. depriving one of self-esteem
