lesser mortal

短语

词形变化

lesser mortals 复数 lesser mortals form 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A person of lower rank, station or ability.

    复数形式

    The better-off tend to look upon us as lesser mortals.

    1693, William Penn, Reflections and Maxims, no. 262, in A Collection of the Works of William Penn, London, 1726, Volume 1, p. 856, […] those higher Ranks of Men, are but Trustees of Heaven, for the Benefit of lesser Mortals, who, as Minors, are entituled to all their Care and Provision: