| 释义 |
put-down /ˈpʊtdaʊn /noun informalA remark intended to humiliate or criticize someone: a clever put-down of Tory supporters...- Why are humorous put-downs needed when direct criticism or insults could suffice?
- Clearly, the writers saved all of their best insults and put-downs for his character.
- In the next article I shall address how to managing anger, stress, criticism and put-downs.
Synonyms snub, disparaging remark, insult, slight, affront, rebuff, sneer, disparagement, humiliation, slap in the face, barb, jibe, criticism informal dig, brush-off |