slur

🇬🇧 UK/slә:/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

An insulting or offensive remark; unclear speech; a curved musical notation connecting notes to be played smoothly

诽谤,侮辱性言辞;含糊的发音;(音乐)连音符

v.

To speak unclearly by running words together; to insult; to play notes smoothly without separation

含糊地说;诽谤;(音乐)连奏

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
slurother
=slur

Common Collocations

  • 1.racial slur种族歧视性言辞
  • 2.cast a slur on诽谤,玷污……的名誉
  • 3.ethnic slur民族歧视性言辞
  • 4.[speech slur]口齿不清

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The politician faced backlash after using a racial slur during his speech.

  • 2.

    His words became a slur as the medication began to take effect.

  • 3.

    The conductor reminded the violinists to observe the slur markings carefully.

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