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
Loanworddeleteriousother
=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.