mid-15c., from Latin aspersionem (nominative aspersio) "a sprinkling," noun of action from past participle stem of aspergere "to sprinkle on," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + spargere "sprinkle, strew" (see sparse). Originally in theology, the shedding of Christ's blood. Modern sense of "a bespattering with slander" first attested 1590s. To cast aspersions was in Fielding (1749).
权威例句
1. Carrie felt this to contain, in some way , an aspersion upon her ability.
嘉莉觉得这话多少含有贬低她的才能的意思.
2. Should you hear my name blackened and maligned, will you credit the aspersion?
要是你听见我的名誉受到诽谤, 你会相信那谗言 吗 ?
3. Suddenly, who is knowing in aspersion, be spilled on my foot completely.
忽然, 不知是谁在洒水, 全泼在我脚上了.
4. In the 19 th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion.