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单词 decry
释义
decry
(dɪkr )
Word forms: decries , decrying , decried
verb
If someone decries an idea or action, they criticize it strongly. [formal]
He is impatient with those who decry the scheme. [VERB noun]
People decried the campaign as a waste of money. [VERB noun + as]
Synonyms: condemn, blame, abuse, blast  
Collocations:
decry a lack of
Critics, however, were quick to decry his lack of depth.
Times, Sunday Times
Local officials decry the lack of a health tracking programme for the 52,000 workers who helped with the clean-up when the spill was at its worst.
Times, Sunday Times
For example, he decried the lack of strong office of the chief justice that could provide leadership for the judiciary.
ST
Some college newspapers have decried the lack of dating on campuses after a 2001 study was published, and conservative groups have promoted traditional dating.
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