abject
adjective formal uk/ˈæb.dʒekt/ us/ˈæb.dʒekt/
(EXTREME)
abject misery, poverty, failure, etc. 极其苦恼（赤贫，极度恐怖等）
the state of being extremely unhappy, poor, unsuccessful, etc.
They live in abject poverty. 他们过着赤贫的生活。
This policy has turned out to be an abject failure. 结果已经证明这项政策彻底失败了。
The news of her death plunged them into abject misery.
He spent the day in a state of abject terror.
(NOT PROUD)
卑躬屈膝的;下贱的;奴性的
showing no pride or respect for yourself
an abject apology 低声下气的道歉
He is almost abject in his respect for his boss. 他对老板毕恭毕敬，近乎低三下四。