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 Englishslurother
=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.