detraction
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释义
n.
The act of disparaging or belittling someone, reducing their reputation.
诋毁，贬低
词根拆分
词根派生de-（向下、离开）+ tract（拉）= "往下拉/拉走"。detraction 是把某人的好名声往下拉——说他坏话，从其声誉中扣减分量。对照动词 detract from：从整体中拉走一部分。
词根 tra 还连着 109 个词常用搭配
- 1.personal detraction个人诋毁
- 2.detraction of reputation声誉贬低
例句
- 1.
Her speech was full of detraction aimed at her rivals.
她的演讲满是针对对手的诋毁。
- 2.
Petty detraction does more harm to the speaker than the target.
琐碎的诋毁对说者的伤害大于对被说者的伤害。