单词 | deprecating |
释义 | 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。 |
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