invective

in'vektiv

GRE

n abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

n. 恶言漫骂, 臭骂
a. 漫骂的, 非难的, 恶言的

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invective 由前缀 in-（表示“向内”或“否定”）和词根 vect（来自拉丁语，意为“携带”）构成。整体意思是“向内攻击”或“恶言相向”。

例句

1. The politician's speech was filled with invective against his opponents.

这位政治家的演讲充满了对对手的辱骂。

2. She responded to the criticism with an invective that shocked everyone.

她用令人震惊的辱骂回应了批评。

3. The debate quickly turned into an exchange of invective rather than a discussion of ideas.

辩论很快变成了互相攻击的辱骂，而不是思想的讨论。