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detract

🇬🇧 UK/dɪ'trækt/🇺🇸 US/di'trækt/
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Definitions

v.

To reduce the value, quality, or importance of something; to take away from.

减损,贬低;转移(注意力)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
tract
=detract

Common Collocations

  • 1.detract from减损

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The scandal will detract from the company's reputation and market performance.

  • 2.

    Despite the minor flaws, nothing can detract from the film's overall artistic achievement.

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