beneath
prep
(fml 文)
1 in or to a lower position than (sb/sth); under 在或向低於(某人[某事物])的位置; 在...下面
They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves. 他们在一堆树叶下面发现了那具尸体.
The boat sank beneath the waves. 小船淹没在浪涛中.
2 not worthy of (sb) 对(某人)来说不值得
He considers such jobs beneath him, ie not suited to his rank or status. 他认为做这样的工作有失身分.
They thought she had married beneath her, ie married a man of lower social status. 他们认为她下嫁给了社会地位比她低的人. Cf 参看 above2. beneath, adv (fml 文) in or to a lower position; underneath 在或向较低的位置; 在下面
Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath. 她的精心化妆掩饰了脂粉下面岁月刻下的痕迹.