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shames

/shah-muhs/US // ˈʃɑ məs //

耻辱,羞辱,羞耻,羞愧

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural sha·mo·sim [shah-maw-sim]. /ʃɑˈmɔ sɪm/.

    • : a variant of shammes.

Examples

  • The term “plus-size” causes anger because the distinction inherently shames the woman concerned—and it gets worse.

  • Look for gluten-free alternatives and be sure to read food labels carefully, suggests Lakatos Shames.

  • Our engagement in politics is admittedly pathetic, one of the unforgivable shames of our society.

  • Clad in electric pink saris, the all-female gang shames abusive husbands and corrupt politicians.

  • During the campaign, Chinese of all ages were asked to memorize the Eight Honors and Eight Shames.

  • They have redeemed Dublin from many shames, and made her name splendid among the names of cities.

  • All the same, the child's thought shames me that I've never done anything for the poor old thing; and she won't harm me.

  • The way those Australians do business shames us old-country folk.

  • It ‘comes of no ignoble lineage,’ he says, ‘nor shames its high descent.’

  • He shames me before the neighbours, talking that familiar with common men.