scathe

🇬🇧 UK/skeið/🇺🇸 US

TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To harm, injure, or damage someone or something; to criticize harshly.

伤害；损伤；严厉批评

n.

Harm, damage, or injury.

危害；损伤；损害

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

scatheother

=scathe

Common Collocations

1.without scathe毫发无损
2.[scathe severely]严厉抨击
3.scathe a reputation损害名誉
4.[scathe mercilessly]无情地批评

Example Sentences

1.
The harsh winter did not scathe the ancient oak tree.
2.
The critic scathed the director's latest film in a brutal review.

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