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单词 derogatory
释义 de·rog·a·to·ry
\də̇ˈrägəˌtōrē, dēˈ-, -ȯr-, -ri\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin derogatorius, from Latin derogatus + -orius -ory
1. : characterized by or tending toward derogation : disparaging, detracting, degrading, depreciatory — used with to, from, or of
 < the crude fact of money-making was still regarded as derogatory — Edith Wharton >
 < express his feelings on the tender or emotional side without feeling it derogatory to his manhood — Bram Stoker >
2. : expressive of low estimation or reproach : disdainful
 < trying to discredit the speaker by making derogatory remarks about his appearance >
 < a child hostile and derogatory toward everyone >
 < few of the Normans who received large estates in England deserve to be called adventurers, in the derogatory sense of the word — F.M.Stenton >
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