He was abased for his crimes .

他因犯罪而贬低身份。

He was abased by misfortune .

他因遭不幸而自卑。

He abased himself before the general .

他在将军面前卑躬屈膝。

So you see , my dear , you 've abased yourself to no purpose .

你看，亲爱的，你白费一番苦心贬低自己了。

So you see my dear , you 've abased yourself to no purpose .

所以你明白了吗，我亲爱的，你这可是白让自己蒙羞了。