1 not thinking that you are better or more important than other people; not proud 谦卑的；谦恭的: He became very rich and famous but he always remained a very humble man. 他发了财，成了名，可是仍然很谦卑。 ☞noun humility 名词为humility ☞Look at modest. 参看modest。

2 not special or important 卑微的；低下的: She comes from a humble background. 她出身卑微。 ➔humbly /ˈhʌmbli ||; ˈhʌmblɪ/ adv He apologized very humbly for his behaviour. 他低声下气地为自己的行为道歉。