To humble oneself and conform to popular customs; to lower one's aspirations to fit in with common trends.
他年轻时志向远大，但后来为了融入社会，不得不降心顺俗，从事了一份平凡的工作。
He had great ambitions when he was young, but later, to integrate into society, he had to humble himself and conform, taking an ordinary job.
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