| 释义 |
di·a·tribe
\ˈdīə.ˌtrīb\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin diatriba, from Greek diatribē pastime, study, discourse, from diatribein to spend (time), wear away, from dia- + tribein to rub — more at throw
1. archaic : a prolonged discourse or discussion
2. [French, from Middle French, prolonged discourse, from Latin diatriba]
a. : a bitter, abusive, and usually lengthy speech or piece of writing
< the melancholy diatribes of the old prophets — Richard Chase >
< a diatribe against Nero — Berthe M. Marti >
b. : bitter and abusive speech or writing
< to be irritated or offended by such diatribe — Time >
3. : ironical or satirical criticism |