I've always thought that Permanent UnderSecretary is such a demeaning title.

我一直以为常务次长是个低三四的头。

The young woman stood, smiling at him–an uncertain, imploring, almost abject smile.

那女郎站在那儿对他微笑着——一种没有把握的、乞求的、差不多是低三四的微笑。

First of all, quit groveling. Needy guys are such a turnoff.

首先 别卑躬屈节的 低三四的男人很倒胃口。

They therefore most humbly begged him not to put himself to any further trouble, but to give them what was still left.

，猫们低三四地恳求，不想再给法官添更多麻烦，只要把剩余的奶酪给它们就行了。

Elderly people should receive a heating allowance every winter, instead of having to go cap in hand to the government.

【cap】老年人应该每年冬天都能领到取暖费，而不是向政府低三四地讨要。