self-deprecation

But most contributors seems to favour engaging in a popular national sport of self deprecation(7).

但是大多数题词人似乎都很热衷于这项全民自贬的运动。

The French are also opening up to new forms of self-deprecation.

法国人也开始接受这种自嘲的新形式。

Miss Bart was discerning enough to know that the inner vanity is generally in proportion to the outer self-deprecation.

巴特小姐独具慧眼，能体察到一个人内在的虚荣心和表面上的自卑感是成正比的。

a tendency to self-deprecation, indecisiveness, deference and approval seeking.

有自我贬低，犹豫不决，顺从及寻求同意的倾向。

This cover, from 1962, predated the now traditional bubble covers, but remains a classic example of British self-deprecation.

这张封面源自1962年，早于现在传统的泡泡封面，但仍是英式自嘲的经典图片。

His self-deprecation nearly won over the audience.

他的自嘲，几乎已经快打动观众。

Discuss your situation with humor and self-deprecation.

用一种幽默和自嘲的语气来谈论你的状况。

Self-deprecation is a noble British tradition.

自我贬低是英国一个高尚的传统。

Try humor. A little self-deprecation can go a long way.

试试幽默。稍稍自嘲一下会大有帮助。

in the UK, self-deprecation sells, particularly for "well-meaning amateurs" such as the writer Bill Bryson.

在英国，自谦很有市场，尤其是对于作家比尔•布莱森（BillBryson）之类“善意的业余爱好者”。