derogatory

di'rɒgәtәri

GRE

s expressive of low opinion

a. 贬损的
[法] 毁损的, 减损的

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BNC 频率

17,206

使用频率

derogatory 由前缀 de-（表示“向下”）和词根 rogat（来自拉丁语 rogare，意为“请求”）构成，整体意为“贬低的、贬损的”。

例句

1. She was offended by the derogatory comments made about her appearance.

她对关于她外貌的贬低评论感到被冒犯。

2. Using derogatory language can hurt people's feelings and create conflict.

使用贬义语言可能会伤害他人的感情并引发冲突。

3. It is important to avoid making derogatory jokes that can offend others.

避免开贬低他人的玩笑是很重要的。