smear
UK/smiә/US
TOEFLGREC2
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 Englishsmearother
=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.