belittle
UK/bi'litl/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To make someone or something seem less important or valuable; to disparage.
轻视，贬低，小看
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedbemake, cause, thoroughly
+
littlestem
=belittle
Common Collocations
- 1.belittle someone's efforts贬低某人的努力
- 2.belittle oneself自我贬低
Example Sentences
- 1.
She tried to belittle his achievements in front of the team.