discredit
US /dɪˈskred.ɪt/
UK /dɪˈskred.ɪt/
動詞
1.
詆毀, 使喪失信譽
harm the good reputation of (someone or something)
範例:
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The scandal served to discredit the politician.
這起醜聞旨在詆毀這位政客。
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His past actions could discredit his current testimony.
他過去的行動可能會損害他目前的證詞。
2.
駁斥, 使不可信
show that (something) is not to be trusted or believed
範例:
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New evidence emerged to discredit the earlier theory.
新證據浮出水面，駁斥了早先的理論。
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The study was criticized for its methodology, which could discredit its findings.
這項研究因其方法論而受到批評，這可能會損害其發現。
名詞
恥辱, 不名譽
loss or lack of reputation or respect
範例:
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The scandal brought great discredit upon the entire organization.
這起醜聞給整個組織帶來了巨大的恥辱。
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His actions brought discredit to his family name.
他的行為給他的家族帶來了恥辱。
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