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detrimental

🇬🇧 UK/ˌdɛtrəˈmɛntl/🇺🇸 US/.detri'mentәl/
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Definitions

adj.

Causing harm, damage, or negative effects.

有害的，不利的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
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triroot
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mentaction, result, state
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alrelating to, having the nature of
=detrimental

Common Collocations

  • 1.detrimental effect有害的影响
  • 2.detrimental to有害于

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The detrimental effects of climate change are becoming increasingly visible.

  • 2.

    Smoking has detrimental effects on lung function and cardiovascular health.

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