beneath
Significado: Under or directly below something; lower in status or unworthy of someone
Beneath means under or below something physically. It can also indicate social or moral status: 'beneath him' suggests something is too lowly or undignified for someone. 'Beneath the surface' implies hidden depths or underlying truth. It's more formal or literary than 'under' or 'below.'
Ejemplos
- The treasure was buried beneath the old oak tree. 宝藏被埋在老橡树下面。El tesoro estaba enterrado debajo del viejo roble.宝物は古いオークの木の下に埋められていました。보물은 오래된 참나무 아래에 묻혀 있었습니다.
- She felt the job was beneath her qualifications. 她觉得这份工作配不上她的资历。Sentía que el trabajo estaba por debajo de sus cualificaciones.彼女はその仕事は自分の資格にふさわしくないと感じました。그녀는 그 일이 자신의 자격에 어울리지 않는다고 느꼈습니다.
- Beneath his calm exterior, he was actually quite nervous. 在他平静的外表下,他其实相当紧张。Debajo de su exterior tranquilo, en realidad estaba bastante nervioso.穏やかな外見の下で、彼は実はかなり緊張していました。차분한 겉모습 아래에서 그는 실제로 꽤 긴장하고 있었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'beneoþan' meaning 'below', from 'be-' (by) + 'neoþan' (below), from Proto-Germanic 'niþai'. Related to 'nether' (lower) and 'Netherlands' (low lands). The figurative sense of 'unworthy of' dates from the 16th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Más de este tema
More from Daily Life
Tarjetas, cuestionarios, audio y repetición espaciada — todo gratis