belittle

/bi'litl/ uk　 词频 #15936

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belittle 是什么意思

中文释义

vt. 轻视, 贬低

英文释义

v cause to seem less serious; play down

v express a negative opinion of

v lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

belittle 的真实例句

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Mothers are often criticized or belittled for acting selflessly; it’s seen as weak and self-abnegating.

—— On Losing a Daughter

The questions ranged from tough to just informative, but no one on the podium belittled any reporter with a scornful slur.

—— The Challenge the Artemis II Crew Gave the Rest of Us

You are believing the conclusion of a 3-year-old who needed her mother to survive and, therefore, needed to do, believe, and act in ways that pleased her, even if it meant belittling yourself.

—— Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image Inheritance

Amy Gougler, a run coach and personal trainer, addressed the ad in a video: “We should [be] building a more inclusive community, not isolating and belittling people that are a part of it.

—— Nike Pulled a Boston Marathon Ad After Backlash. Here’s Why Runners Were Upset

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