mortify
/ˈmɔ:tɪfaɪ; `mɔrtəˌfaɪ/ v
(pt, pp -fied)
1 [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
cause (sb) to be very ashamed or embarrassed 使（某人）深感羞辱或难堪
He was/felt mortified. 他深感羞愧.
a mortifying failure, defeat, mistake, etc 使人丢脸的失败、 挫折、 错误等.
2 [Tn] (fml or joc 文或谑) control (human desires or needs) by discipline or self-denial 约束, 克制（欲望或需要）
mortify the flesh, ie one's body 克制肉欲.