belittlement

英[bɪ'lɪtl] 美[bɪ'lɪtl]
  • vt.轻视;贬低;使相形见小
belittlement belittled belittled belittling belittles
  • bel n.贝尔(音量单位)Bel.n.贝尔(女子名)
  • bel-esprit 有才智的人
  • Bel-Lux 保路士牌手表
  • Bel-Merodach n.米罗达(巴比伦的主要神灵)
  • bela 河中沙洲或小岛
Verb:
  1. cause to seem less serious; play down;

    "Don't belittle his influence"

  2. express a negative opinion of;

    "She disparaged her student's efforts"

  3. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of;

    "don't belittle your colleagues"

    用作及物动词 (vt.)
    1. 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。
    2. 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。
    3. 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。
    4. Don't belittle what he has achieved.
      不要贬低他所取得的。