shortening of the uterine cervix and thinning of its walls as it is dilated during labor. withdrawing into the background; making yourself inconspicuous
noun [具体名词]抹消;抹杀;忘却
He was modest to the point of self-effacement. 他谦逊达到了不喜被注意的程度。
effacement
“ -ment” ⌜ 表示动作或状态的结果 - indicating the result of an action or state ~ ⌟