(noun.) a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; 'not everyone regards humility as a virtue'.
(noun.) a humble feeling; 'he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope'.
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双语例句
What I have said of pride is equally true of humility. 戴维·休谟.人性论.
I do so propose, replied Isaac, bowing in all humility, if it please your reverend valour. 沃尔特·司各特.艾凡赫.
Your humility, Mr. Bingley, said Elizabeth, must disarm reproof. 简·奥斯汀.傲慢与偏见.
The passion of vanity is so prompt, that it rouzes at the least call; while humility requires a stronger impulse to make it exert itself. 戴维·休谟.人性论.
He came up to me, and after several questions, which I answered in great humility, he said, we should not die. 乔纳森·斯威夫特.格列佛游记.
Yours is the monstrous pride which counterfeits humility. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特.雪莉.
I am very sorry, Mrs. Raddle,' said Bob Sawyer, with all imaginable humility, 'but the fact is, that I have been disappointed in the City to-day. 查尔斯·狄更斯.匹克威克外传.
You elated my pride beyond all the bounds of humility; you blessed me with more than human happiness, but to destroy my peace for ever! 哈里特·威尔逊.哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
I hope, said Mr. Lorry, after another pause of feeble sympathy and humility, that you accompany Miss Manette to France? 查尔斯·狄更斯.双城记.
I suppressed my indignation; but I showed her that her intention was not lost upon me, and I repaid her annoyance by affecting humility. 查尔斯·狄更斯.小杜丽.
Whether it was the heart which dictated this new system of complaisance and humility adopted by our Rebecca, is to be proved by her after-history. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷.名利场.
Her husband, but with great humility, did not see the force of her objection. 简·奥斯汀.理智与情感.
This phaenomenon is analogous to the system of pride and humility above-explained, which may seem so extraordinary to vulgar apprehensions. 戴维·休谟.人性论.
There is a charm in the humility of a lover who has offended. 哈里特·威尔逊.哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
It were not fit I should do so, answered Rebecca, with proud humility, where my society might be held a disgrace to my protectress. 沃尔特·司各特.艾凡赫.