discredit
US /dɪˈskred.ɪt/
UK /dɪˈskred.ɪt/
动词
1.
诋毁, 使丧失信誉
harm the good reputation of (someone or something)
示例:
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The scandal served to discredit the politician.
这起丑闻旨在诋毁这位政客。
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His past actions could discredit his current testimony.
他过去的行动可能会损害他目前的证词。
2.
驳斥, 使不可信
show that (something) is not to be trusted or believed
示例:
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New evidence emerged to discredit the earlier theory.
新证据浮出水面，驳斥了早先的理论。
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The study was criticized for its methodology, which could discredit its findings.
这项研究因其方法论而受到批评，这可能会损害其发现。
名词
耻辱, 不名誉
loss or lack of reputation or respect
示例:
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The scandal brought great discredit upon the entire organization.
这起丑闻给整个组织带来了巨大的耻辱。
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His actions brought discredit to his family name.
他的行为给他的家族带来了耻辱。
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