심한 굴욕감을 주거나 몹시 당황하게 만들다.
To cause someone to feel deeply ashamed, embarrassed, or humiliated.
예문:
"She was mortified when her phone rang loudly during the silent prayer."
"It mortified him to admit that he had failed the entrance exam for the third time."
금욕이나 고행을 통해 육체적 욕망을 억제하다.
To subdue one's physical desires or needs through self-discipline or ascetic practices.
예문:
"The monk sought to mortify the flesh through long periods of fasting and silence."
"In some traditions, believers mortify their pride by performing menial tasks for the community."
조직이 괴사하거나 괴저를 일으키다.
To undergo or cause to undergo necrosis or gangrene; to rot or decay.
예문:
"Without proper circulation, the tissue in the patient's toes began to mortify."
"The ancient wound had mortified, requiring immediate surgical intervention to prevent further spread."