smear

🇬🇧 UK/smiә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To spread a substance across a surface by rubbing; to damage someone's reputation with false accusations

涂抹,擦;诽谤,污蔑

n.

A dirty mark or stain; a false accusation meant to damage someone's reputation; a thin sample spread on a microscope slide

污迹,污点;诽谤;(医学)涂片

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
smearother
=smear

Common Collocations

  • 1.smear campaign诽谤运动
  • 2.smear test宫颈涂片检查
  • 3.smear someone's reputation损害某人名誉
  • 4.political smear政治抹黑

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The opposition tried to smear the candidate with unverified allegations of corruption.

  • 2.

    She accidentally smeared ink across the page while her writing was still wet.

  • 3.

    The smear campaign against the scientist damaged her reputation despite the lack of evidence.

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