“卑微”常见的英文表达有 humble、lowly 或 menial ,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
humble:既可以形容人身份、地位卑微,也可表示人态度谦逊。例如:
He came from a humble family.(他出身卑微。)
She has a humble and unassuming manner.(她态度谦逊,不事张扬。)
lowly:侧重于指社会地位或职位低下,带有一定的贬义色彩。例如:
He started his career in a lowly position.(他以低微的职位开始了他的职业生涯。)
menial:主要指做低级、琐碎、体力性工作,强调工作的卑微性质。例如:
He was tired of doing menial tasks all day.(他厌倦了整天做些卑微的工作。)