chameleon cham-hum human 地面上的狮子 壁虎

词汇起源
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: camelion, from Latin chamaeleon, from Greek, from chamai 'on the ground' + leon 'lion']

a lizard that can change its colour to match the colours around it
someone who changes their ideas, behaviour etc to fit different situations
n. 变色龙；善变的人；轻浮的人

humus
A brown or black organic substance consisting of partially or wholly decayed vegetable or animal matter that provides nutrients for plants and increases the ability of soil to retain water.
n. 腐殖质；腐植土

humble
Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful.
Showing deferential or submissive respect
Low in rank, quality, or station; unpretentious or lowly
To curtail or destroy the pride of; humiliate.
To cause to be meek or modest in spirit.
To give a lower condition or station to; abase.
adj.
1. 谦卑的，谦虚的，谦恭的，恭顺的
2. (等级、身份、重要性等)低下的；粗劣的，粗陋的
3. (自我感觉)卑微的；卑下的
4. 卑躬屈膝的，奴颜媚骨的
vt.
1. 使谦恭，使谦卑；使温顺
2. 压下…的锐气，使威风扫地
3. 使卑贱；贬低；羞辱

例句：
They tried to humble your importance in that achievement.
他们企图贬低你在那次功绩中的重要作用。
Many famous people are surprisingly humble.
许多知名人士都出奇地谦恭。

humility
The quality or condition of being humble.
n. 谦卑，谦逊

homage
formal something you do to show respect for someone or something you think is important
Special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly
Ceremonial acknowledgment by a vassal of allegiance to his lord under feudal law
n.敬意；尊敬；效忠；臣服：封建法律下一个忠实的封臣对其君主的正式承认

词组短语：
pay homage to 向…表示敬意

例句：
We pay homage to the genius of Shakespeare.
我们对莎士比亚的天才表示敬仰。