refute
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Definitions
v.
To prove that a statement, argument, or accusation is false or wrong
反驳，驳斥，驳倒
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreagain, back
+
futeroot
=refute
Common Collocations
- 1.refute a claim驳斥某一说法
- 2.refute an argument反驳某一论点
- 3.refute allegations驳斥指控
- 4.refute evidence反驳证据
Example Sentences
- 1.
The scientist presented new data to refute the long-held theory.
- 2.
She struggled to refute the accusations made against her in court.
- 3.
His detailed report effectively refuted all claims made by the opposition.