detriment
UK/'detrimәnt/US
IELTSTOEFLA1
Definitions
n.
Harm, damage, or loss caused to someone or something.
损害，伤害
v.
To cause harm or damage to something.
损害，危害
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddedown, away, reversal
+
triroot
+
mentaction, result, state
=detriment
Common Collocations
- 1.to the detriment of有损于
- 2.great detriment很大的伤害
- 3.no detriment没有伤害
Example Sentences
- 1.
The scandal was a great detriment to his chances of winning reelection.
- 2.
Lack of sleep is a detriment to academic performance.