belittle
美[bɪ'lɪtl] 英[bɪ'lɪtl]
vt. 轻视;贬低;使相形见小
英英释义
Verb- cause to seem less serious; play down;
"Don't belittle his influence"
- express a negative opinion of;
"She disparaged her student's efforts"
- lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of;
"don't belittle your colleagues"
例句
用作及物动词(vt.)- He will no longer belittle me or interfere with my research.他不再将轻视我或干涉我的研究。
- But this is not to belittle the importance of ritualistic worship.但这并不是轻视了仪式功修的重要性。
- The Whigs may attempt to belittle our candidates.辉格党人可能会试图贬低我们的候选人。
- Don't belittle what he has achieved.不要贬低他所取得的。