the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect;
"he had to undergo one humiliation after another"
(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
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It is our nation's mortification.这是我们国家的耻辱。
To his mortification, he was criticized by the manager.他被经理批评，感到很难堪。
To my mortification, my manuscript was rejected.使我感到失面子的是,我的稿件被退了回来。
