disparage (C2)
カタカナ: ディスパレッジ
IPA: /dɪˈspærɪdʒ/
Definition
Speak about someone or something in a way that expresses low opinion or lack of respect.
意味: 誰かや何かについて、低い評価や敬意の欠如を表現するような言い方をすること。
Examples / 例文
It is unprofessional to disparage a colleague's work during a public meeting. — 会議の場で同僚の仕事をけなすのはプロとしてあるまじき行為だ。
Politicians often disparage their opponents' policies to gain an advantage in the polls. — 政治家は選挙で優位に立つために、対立候補の政策をしばしばけなす。
She refused to disparage her former employer despite the difficult circumstances of her departure. — 彼女は退職時の困難な状況にもかかわらず、前の雇用主をけなすことを拒んだ。
Disparage の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Disparage:
How to Use Disparage
- disparage someone/something (collocation)
- To speak negatively about a specific person or thing. — "Do not disparage his contributions to the project."
- be disparaged by someone (collocation)
- To be the target of negative comments from someone else. — "The author felt disparaged by the harsh reviews."
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