derogatory

• adj. 贬损的

英文词源

derogatory (adj.)

c. 1500, from Late Latin derogatorius, from Latin derogatus, past participle of derogare "to take away, detract from, diminish," also "repeal partly, restrict, modify," from de- "away" (see de-) + rogare "ask, question, propose" (see rogation).

双语例句

1. He refused to withdraw derogatory remarks made about his boss.

他拒绝收回那些贬损老板的话。

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2. Such conduct will be derogatory to his reputation.

那样的行为将会毁损他的名誉.

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3. He had drawn a derogatory statement from George.

他已经逗出乔治一句毁贬的话.

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4. His tones implied that Michael was not the man his father was; a bit derogatory.

言外之意是,迈克尔同他父亲的为人不一样, 这实际上等于贬低迈克尔.

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5. Shvabrin criticized the poem severely and went on to make derogatory remarks about Maria.

希瓦卜林极力贬低这首诗,并说了许多诋毁玛利亚的话.

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