early 14c., from Old French umelite "humility, modesty, sweetness," from Latin humilitatem (nominative humilitas) "lowness, insignificance," in Church Latin "meekness," from humilis "humble" (see humble). In the Mercian hymns, Latin humilitatem is glossed by Old English eaðmodnisse.
权威例句
1. Their daughter's death had taught him humility.
他们女儿的死使他学会了谦逊。
2. Humility is considered a virtue.
谦虚被认为是一种美德。
3. Her first defeat was an early lesson in humility.
她的第一次失败使她很早便懂得了谦逊。
4. It is not a sign of humility to declaim against pride.