deprecating
UK ['dep.rɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ] US [-tˌɪŋ] (also deprecatory)
adjective
NOT VALUING 贬低的
■showing that you think something is of little value or importance 贬低的，轻视的，轻蔑的•Her deprecating smile clearly showed that she thought I'd said something stupid.她轻蔑的微笑明显是认为我说了些蠢话。 ⇒ See also self-deprecating
■showing that you feel embarrassed, especially by praise （尤指受赞扬时）不好意思的，难为情的，窘迫的•She reacted to his compliments with a deprecating laugh.听了他的赞扬，她不好意思地笑了。
UK ['dep.rɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ] US [-tˌɪŋ] (also deprecatory)
adjective
NOT APPROVING 反对 formal
■showing that you do not approve of something 反对，不赞成•The teacher gave the boys a deprecating stare.老师使劲瞪了男孩们一眼。 |