malign
US /məˈlaɪn/
UK /məˈlaɪn/
動詞
誹謗, 中傷
to speak about someone or something in a spitefully critical manner
範例:
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He was accused of trying to malign his former business partner.
他被指控試圖誹謗他的前商業夥伴。
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Some people enjoy maligning others to make themselves feel better.
有些人喜歡誹謗他人以讓自己感覺更好。
形容詞
邪惡的, 惡意的
evil in nature or effect; malevolent
範例:
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The dictator's malign influence spread throughout the country.
獨裁者邪惡的影響蔓延全國。
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She suffered from a malign tumor.
她患有惡性腫瘤。