To bring shame upon one's ancestors; to disgrace one's family name or lineage by one's conduct, failing to live up to their virtues.
如果我不能坚持完成学业，将来一事无成，那岂不是有忝祖德？
If I cannot persevere to complete my studies and achieve nothing in the future, wouldn't that be bringing shame upon my ancestors' virtues?
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