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  3. /detractor

detractor

UK/dɪ'træktɚ/US/di'træktә(r)/
B1

Definitions

n.

A person who criticizes or belittles someone or something

批评者,诋毁者

Root Breakdown

Native English
de-down, away, reversal
+
tractpull, drag, draw
+
-orone who does, agent
=detractor

detract + -or = 'one who detracts' — someone who tries to pull down the reputation or value of a person or thing.

Root tra still carries 109 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.critics and detractors批评者与诋毁者
  • 2.her detractors诋毁她的人
  • 3.silence detractors让批评者闭嘴

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Even her detractors admit she is a brilliant strategist.

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