false modesty

短语

故作谦虚

发音

US

词形变化

false modesties 复数 false modesties

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering.

    故作谦虚

    可数 不可数

    Although having a large ego is considered undesirable, at times it is proper to take credit where it is due rather than display false modesty.