deleterious

🇬🇧 UK/ˌdeliˈtiəriəs/🇺🇸 US/.deli'tiәriәs/

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Definitions

adj.

Harmful or damaging, often in a subtle or unexpected way

有害的，有毒的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword

deleteriousother

=deleterious

Common Collocations

1.deleterious effect有害的影响
2.deleterious impact不利的后果

Example Sentences

1.
Prolonged exposure to pollution can have deleterious effects on health.
2.
The scandal had deleterious consequences for his political career.

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