单词 | discredit |
释义 | dis·cred·it (dĭs-krĕdĭt) tr.v. dis·cred·it·ed, dis·cred·it·ing, dis·cred·its 1. To damage in reputation; disgrace: a report on corruption that discredited the mayor. 2. To cause to be doubted or distrusted: new scientific evidence that discredits earlier theories. 3. To refuse to believe: discredit a story as mere gossip. n. 1. Loss of respect or damage to one's reputation: an incident that brought discredit on the school. 2. Lack or loss of trust or belief; doubt: evidence that brings the popular notion into discredit. 3. Something that brings disgrace or distrust: He is a discredit to his family. |
随便看 |
英语词典包含135693条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。