inferiority

in.fiәri'ɒriti

六级托福

n. the state of being inferior
n. an inferior quality
n. the quality of being a competitive disadvantage

n. 自卑, 次等
[医] 下位, 下级, 次级, 劣等

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

inferiority 由前缀 in-（表示否定）和词根 ferior（来自拉丁语 ferre，意为“带来”或“承载”）以及后缀 -ity（表示状态或性质）组成，整体意为“低于其他的状态或性质”。

例句

1. Many people struggle with feelings of inferiority when comparing themselves to others.

许多人在与他人比较时会感到自卑。

2. The teacher emphasized that everyone has unique strengths and should not feel a sense of inferiority.

老师强调每个人都有独特的优点，不应该感到自卑。

3. Overcoming a sense of inferiority can lead to greater self-confidence and happiness.

克服自卑感可以带来更大的自信和快乐。